African Non-weapon, please can anyone ID origin and symbolism

katana · 4th December 2009, 08:41 PM

Hi,
has anyone any ideas as to origin of this brass/bronze container, very heavy with animal motifs and geometric lines (reminds me of a Japanese Zen garden). Does not seem recent and seems to be cast. Not certain as to its use either. So any suggestions will be gratefully received.

Length 20 cms (8") height 10cms (4") width 13cms (5.1")

The animals are likely symbolic, talismatic or of some form of 'totem'. Again any sugggestions would be great.

I bought this to 'compliment' my African weapons, when they....finally will be displayed. Too many teenagers in the house (it would be tempting for them to 'play' with them

......I know I would , if I was in their position

)

Thank you
David

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4th December 2009, 08:41 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	African Non-weapon, please can anyone ID origin and symbolism Hi, has anyone any ideas as to origin of this brass/bronze container, very heavy with animal motifs and geometric lines (reminds me of a Japanese Zen garden). Does not seem recent and seems to be cast. Not certain as to its use either. So any suggestions will be gratefully received. Length 20 cms (8") height 10cms (4") width 13cms (5.1") The animals are likely symbolic, talismatic or of some form of 'totem'. Again any sugggestions would be great. I bought this to 'compliment' my African weapons, when they....finally will be displayed. Too many teenagers in the house (it would be tempting for them to 'play' with them ......I know I would , if I was in their position ) Thank you David . Attached Images