Gan Depiction of Serpent Protector, Based
Product ID: A1900-015
$1,895.00
About this piece
A serpent drawn in one line, twisting itself up like a corkscrew.
Gan casters of Burkina Faso, West Africa, made this depiction of a serpent protector in bronze in the early 20th century. Serpent imagery is commonly connected with guardianship in Gan metalwork. A small head with raised eyes crowns a long, spiral body that twists and sweeps downward to a flared base. The surface is brown and gold, with a soft sheen along the twists. It stands on a slim black base.
About 10 and a half inches tall. A tall, thin sculpture for a tall, thin corner.
