Description
Tusyan figural divination ring, representing the bush spirit, a powerful protective symbol.
Overall smooth patina resulting from handling, likely part of the diviner’s paraphernalia used in divination.
Its large diameter of 26mm suggests that it was not a ring to be worn.
Copper alloy, lost wax, early to mid 20th century.
Collected in Burkina Faso.
Inner diameter: 24 mm
Weight: 28,2 g
Ring size: 15-15 1/4 US