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This vintage amulet pendant from Burkina Faso showcases a turtle cast using the traditional lost-wax method, resulting in a one-of-a-kind … Read more This vintage amulet pendant from Burkina Faso showcases a turtle cast using the traditional lost-wax method, resulting in a one-of-a-kind piece. Measuring 3.75" wide by 2" high by 0.75" deep, the bronze-gold weight carries profound symbolic significance in African tradition—the turtle embodies wisdom, longevity, fertility, and protection. Revered as a clever figure in folklore and a symbol of the enduring elder, the turtle's shell represents the cosmic bridge between heaven and earth. Each hand-crafted casting is unique, as the beeswax model is destroyed after the clay mold is formed. The piece displays a beautiful patina from age and use. See less
- Dimensions
- 2ʺW × 0.75ʺD × 3.75ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Art Subjects
- Animals
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Burkina Faso
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Gold
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bronze
- Condition Notes
- good good less
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