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All auctions / Ethnographical / Bronze medicinal box - Gan - Burkina Faso (No reserve price)
Bronze medicinal box – Gan – Burkina Faso The Gan, established mainly in the southwest of Burkina Faso, possess a remarkable artistic tradition, particularly in bronze work. Metal objects occupy an important place in their material culture and can be associated with power, prestige and ritual practices. This bronze medicinal box testifies to the know-how of Gan artisans, through the finesse of its execution, its worked forms and the attention paid to details. Its function was linked to the preservation of substances or objects used in traditional medicinal and ritual practices. Through its material, its functional character and its cultural dimension, this box constitutes a singular piece of Gan traditional craftsmanship. It naturally finds its place in an African art collection or in a contemporary interior, where it creates a harmonious dialogue between ancient traditions and contemporary aesthetics. This piece will appeal to collectors and lovers of African art for its artisanal quality, its ethnographic interest and its decorative character.
Estimate:£127.16
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