African Art, Lobi Forged Iron Snake
$ 285.00
Category: African Sub Category: West Africa Culture or Country: Burkina Faso. Period: -- Size: 9-3/8”H. (24cm) Description: Forged iron serpent. Encrusted rust oxidized patina. Ritual altar piece used for protection. The snake, symbol of masculinity, wisdom, faithfulness, rightneousness, is also a link between the living and the dead. Custom base....
| Category: | African |
| Sub Category: | West Africa |
| Culture or Country: | Burkina Faso. |
| Period: | -- |
| Size: | 9-3/8”H. (24cm) |
| Description: | Forged iron serpent. Encrusted rust oxidized patina. Ritual altar piece used for protection. The snake, symbol of masculinity, wisdom, faithfulness, rightneousness, is also a link between the living and the dead. Custom base. |
| Provenance: | Dane and Todd McDowell Collection, OK, by inheritance from family; acquired in LIsle sur |
