Double Chameleon hairpin, Bobo, Bwa or Gurunsi
9" tall x 3" wide
brass
$200
To inquire about this object, send an email to RAND@DiscoverAfricanArt.com with a subject of "Chameleon hairpin"
Worn as adornments in the hair, such hairpins are a result of skill artists using a lost wax method. Among various people in Burkina Faso, Mali
and Ivory Coast the chameleon is often represented in jewelry including, pendants, rings, and hairpins. The depiction of two chameleons is seen
in masks among cultures in Burkina Faso. The chameleon is considered one of the most important animals associated to the creation of the
word. Wearing an adornment with chameleon may be an indication that the owner belongs to a high social rank.
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