Brass, Lost Wax Mixed Sun and Sun & Moon, Baoule, Sizes Vary, Smallest 20x12mm

SKU: AFM-422
Sale price $15.00

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Description

  • Brass lost wax mixed sun and sun and moon designs. Sizes vary, smallest is 20x12mm
  • Sold as a strand, only one available
  • Lost wax cast brass mixed sun and sun and moon made by Baoule people of Ivory Coast, known for their very detailed work in wax and brass
  • Each of these beads is first made in wax. The wax is covered by clay, the clay is heated and the wax runs out through openings left for that purpose. Molten recycled metal is poured in. After cooling, the clay mold is broken open and each unique bead is removed and cleaned.