Patinated Bobo Chameleons Amulet

Description

Patinated Bobo chameleons amulet in a mating position.
Mating chameleons amulets are worn to help in the birth of children.
The side of this old amulet in contact with the wearer’s skin has a nice worn patina.
Adorned on both sides.
Early to mid 20th century – Collected in Burkina Faso.

Length: 5 cm (2″)
Height: 3,5 cm (1 3/8″)
Weight: 19 g

Reference: Afrique de l’Ouest – Bronzes et autres alliages, nouvelle edition remaniée et limitée, André Blandin (2000), p. 68