vintage rare african frog bronze sculpture, handmade figurine, Bambara tribe, Mali.
Circa late mid 20th century, though possibly older, sculpture from a private collection
Small african bronze figurines served as mnemonic devices for local proverbs.
By looking at one of these objects, a person would remember the proverb. Personages from these proverbs were well known between people of Mali and figurines could be sent from one person to another as a message.
size : 4,6 cm x 3,8 cm x 1,8 cm
weight: 39 gr
well preserved item
signs and patina of time
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