Modify
TWO-HEAD TORFAN
Culture Gan, Burkina Faso
First half of the 20th century
Bronze
H .: 54; L .: 14 cm
Two-headed bronze serpent with a flat, wavy body and incised with diamonds referring to its scales. The heads feature open mouths, round eye patches, and geometric incised-patterned necks. A suspension ring is arranged between the two heads.
The reverse is left smooth.
The Torfan is a spiritual entity. It manifests itself in a snake which can have, according to its representations, one to ten heads. This divination could only be kept by the healer witch doctor.
Let us add that among the Gan, the role of the blacksmith fulfills this duality of the sorcerer and the diviner. He is the one who masters the fire.
Ref: N0O0V0354H
Style | Tribal Art (African Commander, Walking sticks of Tribal Art Style) |
Century | 20th century (African Commander, Walking sticks 20th century) |
Materials | Bronze |
Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days |
Location | 93400, Saint-Ouen, France |
FCP CORIDON
N'oubliez pas de rappeler à l'Antiquaire que vous avez vu cet objet sur Antikeo.
4 commitments to buy with confidence
Stay informed of our latest news