Bwa pendant - Front view

Bwa pendant (Front view)
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Item : Bwa pendant, Picture : Front view (approx. 22 Kbytes)

This Bwa pendant is symbolizing a crescent of the moon, as well as three small birds. Worn with a leather link, it was used to chase away the ghostly spirits and disease.
17^th / 19^th century.

Object #2929

Origin :	Burkina Faso (Hounde area)
Type :	Jewellery and materials
Ethnic group :	Bwa
Material :	Patinated bronze, made using the process of lost wax
Size :	H = 3.1 inches

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