Description

Lobi pieces made of aluminum from the mid 20th century are quite rare.
Known to be extremely superstitious, the Lobi wear various types of amulets and the surface of this old Lobi aluminum amulet bracelet is lavish with protective symbols. Among these is, the meandering serpent, the pangolin, the snail and the cowrie shell. The snail, a popular symbol on Lobi amulets usually appears together with cowrie shells.
Objects of aluminum made during this period have become highly collectible and are greatly sought after by collectors.
Excellent patina, mid 20th century – Collected in Burkina Faso.

Widest diameter: 6,3 cm (2 1/2″)
Narrowest diameter:5 cm (2″)
Width of opening: 2,8 cm (1 1/8″) 2 cm
Width of bangle: (7/8″)
Weight: 52 grams (1.8 oz)

• After WWII, various objects were created in aluminum, as the metal was collected from German and U.S. plane wrecks, during and after WWII, the metal was melted and re-used in the same traditional way of brass and bronze lost wax casting.