1126 - Scorpion in copper, Djenné, Mali, c. 1100–1450

Scorpion in copper, Djenné, Mali, c. 1100–1450 Copper alloy. Measures 20 cm in length. Zoomorphic figure representing a scorpion, made of copper alloy, with a wide, flattened body, curved legs, and a raised tail ending in a stinger. The surface features rich incised decoration of geometric and linear motifs that run along the back, adding texture and visual rhythm to the piece. It retains an antique patina in greenish, earthy, and dark tones, with oxidation and irregularities typical of the metal alloy and the passage of time. Item is located in an international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required.