Description

Small brass amulets of this type representing animals or objects such as gongs, bells, etc are worn  are worn by the Lobi of Burkina Faso as well as by their neighbours of Ivory Coast.
Various animals relating to myth such as the lizard or cayman, the serpent, the turtle, the chameleon are depicted themes, however other bush animals related to individuals or clans such as the goat, pangolin, the rabbit, the bird, etc. are also found.
Amulets of such small size were likely worn by a child and this, starting at a very young age. 
Cast by the lost wax results in each piece being unique and an original.
Increasingly difficult to find in the past few years, these tiny amulets are becoming collectable.
Rich warm patina, tribal worn, early to mid 20th century – Collected in Burkina Faso.

Length: 2 cm (3/4 inch)