African Ceremonial Gong & Chameleon Striker – Burkina Faso
$1,500.00
African Ceremonial Gong & Chameleon Striker – Burkina Faso
A rare ceremonial gong from Burkina Faso featuring a metal strike surface with a carved female spirit figure, paired with a 60cm wooden striker adorned with chameleons — a powerful symbol among the peoples of Burkina Faso such as the Bwa, Bobo, Lobi and Nuna. Traditionally used in rituals, gatherings, and spiritual ceremonies.
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African Ceremonial Gong & Chameleon Striker – Burkina Faso (Rare Collectable)
African Ceremonial Gong & Carved Chameleon Striker – Burkina Faso
Rare Collectable
This stunning ceremonial set forms part of our Rare Collectables selection.
Crafted in Burkina Faso, this striking object brings together two culturally significant elements:
1. The Metal Gong with Spirit Figure
The gong features a carved female spirit figure, a symbol found throughout West African ritual art. Such figures represent ancestral presence, guidance, and protection. Metal ceremonial gongs of this scale are uncommon, and their forms were traditionally used during rituals, gatherings, and spiritual communication within the community.
2. The Chameleon-Carved Striker (60cm)
There are two distinct types of gong strikers in Burkina Faso:
• Utilitarian tools, unembellished
• Ceremonial strikers, intricately carved with deliberate aesthetic intentions
This example clearly belongs to the ceremonial category.
The wooden striker features multiple carved chameleons, a motif deeply rooted in the art of Burkina Faso peoples including the Bwa, Bobo, Lobi and Nuna. In regional belief systems, the chameleon is considered one of the original creatures created by God — a magical, powerful being associated with transformation, patience, and spiritual potency.
Cultural Purpose
This gong and striker set was traditionally used for ceremonies, gatherings, and rituals, where rhythm and sound acted as a link between the physical and spiritual worlds.
With its impressive 60cm height, detailed carving, and sculptural presence, this set stands as a compelling statement piece for collectors of African ethnographic art or modern interiors seeking depth and authenticity.
