Finely cast lost wax bronze charm/divination piece depicts the head of a buffalo with a pair of sweeping, curved horns. This piece, which was possibly kept as a charm by a member of the Senufo Nokariga society, includes the detail of a small ox pecker bird, perched on the buffalo's forehead.
Ex Private Collection, UK
Estimated Period: Early 20th Century (Likely before)
Height (Excl. Custom-Made Stand): 7cm
Height (Incl. Custom-Made Stand): 8.5cm
MNB.FHO
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