Early 20th Century Senufo or Tousian Amulet Depicting Four Linked Figures, Burkina Faso

Amulet Depicting Four Linked Figures. Senufo or Tousian Culture, Burkina Faso

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This bronze amulet, originally attached to a leather fixture wrapped around the wearer's arm, would have served as a protective charm. Deriving from the Senufo or Tousian culture, this amulet depicts a row of four linked figures, who each place their hands on their abdomens. Series of spiral decorations comprise the stylised torsos of the figures, and a fine cross-hatched linear design adorns the lower section of the amulet.

Estimated Period: Early 20th Century

H (Incl. Stand): 10.5cm

H (Excl. Stand): 9cm

W (Incl. Stand): 11cm

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