FINE LOBI TOUSSIA 3 Headed Snake Arm Bangle Burkina F. KAZAART AFRICA - Rare and Collectable Old Ethnic Items Start Price USD 225.00 Current Price USD 225.00 Time Left 10 days 23 hours 22 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, October 20, 2008 End Time Sunday, January 18, 2009 Location Westmount, Quebec See more about 'FINE LOBI TOUSSIA 3 Headed Snake Arm Bangle Burkina F.' Description kazaart LOBI/TOUSSIA BRONZE THREE-HEADED SNAKE ARM BANGLE BURKINA FASO Origin: Lobi People - BURKINA FASO Age: Late 20th century Materials: Bronze Condition: Good Diameter : 9 cm (3 1/2 ") Width: 9,2 cm (3 5/8") Weight: 315 grams ( 11,1oz) ETHNOGRAPHIC CONTEXT The Lobi are skilled metalworkers and produce a great variety of jewelry, amulets and talismans in brass and bronze. Bronze pieces created by the lost wax method involves creating a model in beeswax. Once completed, wax rods are attached to it and the entire model is encased in layers of fine clay. The structure is heated and the melted wax runs out through the channels (wax rods), molten metal is poured into the mold (created after wax was lost) the metal cools and hardens, the mold is broken and the piece has been created. Each piece is an original since the mold is broken after each one has been cast. ITEM DESCRIPTION A Toussia (Lobi) bronze arm bangle of imposing design. The zig-zag shape of the bangle suggests the sinuous body of the snake; the body terminates with a stylized three-headed snake that is further accentuated by a concentric circles surmounted by a knob shape. A criss-cross incised pattern adorns the curvilinear bangle and simulates the skin of a snake. The Lobi are known to be particularly superstitious and wear a lot of protective personal adornment, the snake is especially worn for its protective powers; this bangle would be worn on the upper arm. Please feel free to address any inquiries that you may have. Buy with confidence! 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We will not assume responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged items. Duties/taxes if and where applicable, will be the sole responsibility of the Buyer.  * Buyers are requested to provide a contact phone number which is to be included on the shipping forms, please include this information with your payment to ensure an expedient service. COMBINED SHIPPING We offer combined shipping for Buyers who purchase multiple items and NO handling fees will be charged and/or added to our shipping costs. Kindly contact us to make such arrangements prior to making your payment.  PAYMENT METHODS Payment via PAYPAL is preferred and recommended. Payment is expected within 5 days of acquiring the item(s). Please contact us if other arrangements are necessary.  INTERNATIONAL Buyers may contact us for additional details regarding other payment options.  PURCHASE POLICY The items we sell are to the very best of our expertise and educated knowledge to be as they are described. 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