Bronze amulet from Ivory Coast or Burkina Faso, Senufo or Tussian ethnicity. The name of the amulet-turtle is "Yawiige". The diviners prescribe to their clients this type of amulets to treat diseases and achieve goals. The lines, the turtle itself, and the item geometry have a meaning related to the spirits of the earth.
- Subject Matter: African Art
- Collections: African Bronze Jewellery