Bronze Chameleon Pendant Amulet - Lobi People (Gan sub Group), Burkina Faso

Being a creature of magical transformation (it can change colors), and that its eyes can move independently, both forwards and backwards at the same time, the chameleon is widely revered. It is believed that it can see into the future and the past at the same time too.
This old Lobi bronze pendant of embracing chameleons was worn as a protective amulet and was made using the last wax casting method, so each one is unique.

Length: 2 ¼"
Height: 1"
Depth: ⅜"

Ex. Allen Davis Collection, Virginia.
Allen Davis - August 23, 1927 ~ February 17, 2025
Ambassador Allen Davis, led a life marked by service, diplomacy and a deep appreciation for nature and a passion for collecting African art. He found beauty and meaning in the cultures he encountered throughout his life.
To view more of the Allen Davis Collection entitiled ‘African Brilliance: A Diplomat’s Sixty Years of Collecting’ an exhibit at Palmer Museum of Art, Penn State 2020 go to; https://exhibitions.psu.edu/s/african-brilliance/page/allen-davis