OINTMENT POT - Gan culture, Burkina Faso - End of the 19th century

Quadripod OINTMENT POT whose belly is animated by two seated figures serving as side handles.

One of them rests his hands on two sinuous snakes occupying the middle sides of the container.

Circular collar decorated with braided friezes and concentric discs.

The cover is animated with a richly adorned king or dignitary holding a cane or regalia in his left hand.

It is possible to see in this container a stylized tank.

Culture Gan, Burkina Faso
End of the 19th century
Copper alloy

H.: 17.7; L.: 13.8 cm

Origin:
Former Fiaco collection, Italy.

No. 631 of the exhibition “BRONZES, MONUMENTAL MINIATURES”, second part