Stor och tung abstrakt tjurskulptur i brons från Burkina Faso - Bobo stam (Utan reservationspris)

At auction is a abstract handmade large and heavy bronze*) Burkina Faso Bobo Tribe sculpture of a standing buffalo, with applied birds and many concentric circle design.

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.

These types of sculptures are often created by the Bobo Tribe, known for their intricate metalwork.
Many traditional Bobo's are animist, and animals are believed to embody the bush spirits of the forest.
Each family or clan typically has a totemic animal, and their duty is to protect the animal.

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

Dimensions in cm: 32.0 x 19.0 x 10.0 - weight 2170 grams.

The Ox has a variety of brown colors and some have a metallic sheen or golden hue.
The real color very dark brown and looks sometimes even black !

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

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