Lobi Chameleons Amulet Bracelet

Description

Lobi chameleons amulet bracelet in copper alloy.
Highly superstitious, the Lobi wear various types of amulets.
The chameleon with its ability to camouflage itself, is a powerful symbol of protection.
Only men wear bracelets with representations of one or more chameleons.
Lost wax, encrusted patina – Collected in Burkina Faso.

Widest inner diameter: 6,2 cm
Narrowest inner diameter: 5,3 cm
Width of opening: 1,8 cm

Reference:  Afrique de l’Ouest – Bronzes et autres alliages, André Blandin (2000)