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Large and heavy bronze horse sculpture from Burkina Faso - Bobo Tribe - Burkina Faso  (No Reserve Price)
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Large and heavy bronze horse sculpture from Burkina Faso - Bobo Tribe - Burkina Faso (No Reserve Price)

At auction is a large and heavy bronze*) horse sculpture from Burkina Faso with concentric circle design. These types of sculptures are often created by the Bobo Tribe, known for their intricate metalwork. Concentric circles are an beautiful example of their craft-man-ship and symbolize continuity and connection to the spiritual world and are a notable feature in their art and cultural artifacts. *) this bronze statue is made using the lost wax method, also known as "cire perdue". Dimensions in cm: 33.5 x 22.5 x 5.0 - weight 2050 grams. Colors: patinated greenish gold copper with brown spots. Condition: good - some signs of wear and age related patina. Photos are taken in natural light and are also part of the object description.

No. 88112859

Sold
Large and heavy bronze horse sculpture from Burkina Faso - Bobo Tribe - Burkina Faso  (No Reserve Price)

Large and heavy bronze horse sculpture from Burkina Faso - Bobo Tribe - Burkina Faso (No Reserve Price)

At auction is a large and heavy bronze*) horse sculpture from Burkina Faso with concentric circle design.

These types of sculptures are often created by the Bobo Tribe, known for their intricate metalwork.

Concentric circles are an beautiful example of their craft-man-ship and symbolize continuity and connection to the spiritual world and are a notable feature in their art and cultural artifacts.

*) this bronze statue is made using the lost wax method, also known as "cire perdue".

Dimensions in cm: 33.5 x 22.5 x 5.0 - weight 2050 grams.

Colors: patinated greenish gold copper with brown spots.

Condition: good - some signs of wear and age related patina.

Photos are taken in natural light and are also part of the object description.

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