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Baule Lost Wax Cast Bronze Circular Discs Butterfly Ivory Coast Africa Based

$450
£345.58
€396.03
CA$633.49
A$709.65
CHF 369.10
MX$8,656.24
NOK 4,699.20
SEK 4,431.01
DKK 2,955.87

About the Item

Circular Lost Wax Cast Bronze Discs or pendants, one with beautiful butterfly in low relief. The other has abstract design, both have finely modeled rings as background to the design. From the Baule people of Ivory Coast Africa. Mounted on custom black wood bases. Larger 3 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 3/8"; smaller 2 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 1/4 inches. Total height mounted larger is 6 inches.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Width: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)Depth: 0.38 in (9.66 mm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. In appropriate condition for a used tribal object with wear, scratches and chips.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SM1031701stDibs: LU1778229838712

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