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Gan Iron Figure on Custom Stand Burkina Faso

The ancient Gan bronzes exemplify a refined art of cast iron, crafted to symbolize the "powers" of royal origin. These artifacts were linked to the cults honoring deceased members of the princely family, revered as spiritual protectors of the kingdom according to tradition. Each bronze bore a motto recalling a pivotal event in the entity's life, along with a symbolic representation. These motifs, replicated on various ritual supports, bestowed upon each object the sacred identity essential to its purpose. The repertoire of metal objects, drawn from this visual language, has guided societal creativity, determining the distinctiveness of its cultural expressions. It comprises unequivocal representations, often featuring animals as emblems of ancient entities, alongside intricate compositions incorporating various significant elements. The amalgamation of these elements seeks to convey the complex nature of the cults integrated into the hierarchical religious system of this small Burkina kingdom over the ages. Height (In): 12.5Width (In): 2.0Depth (In): 1.5 137339

Gan Iron Figure on Custom Stand Burkina Faso

The ancient Gan bronzes exemplify a refined art of cast iron, crafted to symbolize the "powers" of royal origin. These artifacts were linked to the cults honoring deceased members of the princely family, revered as spiritual protectors of the kingdom according to tradition. Each bronze bore a motto recalling a pivotal event in the entity's life, along with a symbolic representation. These motifs, replicated on various ritual supports, bestowed upon each object the sacred identity essential to its purpose. The repertoire of metal objects, drawn from this visual language, has guided societal creativity, determining the distinctiveness of its cultural expressions. It comprises unequivocal representations, often featuring animals as emblems of ancient entities, alongside intricate compositions incorporating various significant elements. The amalgamation of these elements seeks to convey the complex nature of the cults integrated into the hierarchical religious system of this small Burkina kingdom over the ages.

Height (In): 12.5
Width (In): 2.0
Depth (In): 1.5

 137339

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