La Femme en Rouge Burkina Bronze Sculpture

Talented metal workers in Burkina Faso handcraft this serene sculpture of a lady in a red dress adorned with twists in her hair, enjoying a moment of relaxation.

This piece is made using the lost wax method of casting bronze. Originating in the Middle East in the ninth century, lost wax is one of the first known methods of working with molten metal. 
Artisans in Burkina Faso sculpt wax into a figure, then coat it with clay and allow it to dry. They then pour molten bronze into the mold, melting the wax and allowing liquid bronze to fill the shape. After the metal cools, the artisan breaks the clay, revealing a one-of-a-kind figure. Each figure is imbued with their own personality and characteristics to fall in love with and will vary from piece to piece.

• Size: 4" x 6" x 9" 

Handmade in Burkina Faso