One of a Kind Lost Wax Burkina Bronze Sculpture
One of a Kind Lost Wax Burkina Bronze Sculpture
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This unique sculpture depicts a plump woman in a red dress, heading out to do her shopping with a purse, a pointed sun hat and sensible shoes.
A small group of talented metal casting artisans in Burkina Faso sculpt this piece from recycled metal using a lost-wax casting process. Each sculpture bears unique characteristics that reveal the handmade nature of its creation.
Sold singly. This item is one of a kind; you will receive the sculpture shown in the photos.
Dimensions: 5"W x 3.5"D x 9" T
Crafted from:Metal
Made in: Burkina Faso
SKU:BK-R35
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The Lost Wax Way
Artisans in Burkina Faso convey the beauty of feminine Africa in bronze. They cast with the lost wax method: first, the sculpture is carved in beeswax. Next, a clay mold is formed around it, and then the wax is melted away, leaving a void to fill with molten bronze.
Sculptures of figures of all shapes and sizes emerge from the foundry, from tiny dancing ladies to towering statues. In true Burkinabe spirit, an appreciation for distinctiveness shines through each creation. To give each piece individuality, roughly-textured frocks wrap each figure with folds and flares in slightly different array—guaranteeing that each piece is completely one-of-a-kind. Many of the figures are finished with polished accents and painted clothing.