Old Gan fetishes are very rare. Despite their appearance,
some of these fetishes show no evidence of age or use and were probably
made to be sold.
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The figures below have been sold and are left here for reference and educational purposes.
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Photographs © Tim Hamill
GAN, FETISHES, Burkina Faso
We know little about these enigmatic figures from the Gan people. There are some similarities with sculptures from the neighboring Akan, Fon and Ewe peoples.
Old Gan fetishes are very rare. Despite their appearance, most of these fetishes show no evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.
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