{"product_id":"handcrafted-recycled-bronze-blue-dancing-woman-figurine","title":"Handcrafted Recycled Bronze Blue Dancing Woman Figurine","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso • Recycled Bronze • Ancient Lost-Wax Method • Approx. 5\" Tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis graceful bronze woman is individually handcrafted by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBandéou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a bronze artisan from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erecycled bronze and the ancient lost-wax casting method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Bandéou creates each sculpture through a traditional, hands-on process. The lost-wax technique begins with forming the figure in wax, creating a mold around it, melting the wax away, and then casting molten bronze into the space left behind. The finished piece is then broken free from its mold and carefully refined and finished by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a piece that carries the subtle textures and variations of genuine handmade craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Tradition Cast in Bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLost-wax casting is an ancient method of metalworking that has been practiced for centuries across different cultures, including a rich tradition of bronze casting in West Africa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than being mass-produced in a factory, this sculpture is created through a labor-intensive process that combines traditional knowledge, artistic skill and individual craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bronze itself is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erecycled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving discarded metal new life as a piece of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bandéou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Recycled bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional lost-wax bronze casting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bronze with distinctive blue and turquoise patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Individually cast, shaped and finished by hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shelf, desk, mantel, side table or collectible décor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Piece Is Unique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of the traditional casting and hand-finishing process, no two sculptures are exactly alike. Small variations in shape, surface texture, color and patina are natural characteristics of the work and make each piece unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecycled bronze. Ancient technique. Crafted by hand in Burkina Faso.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MyVAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":69605961105442,"sku":null,"price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/6325\/3794\/files\/AbstractDancerSculptureStillLife.png?v=1793715747","url":"https:\/\/thinkerbox.org\/products\/handcrafted-recycled-bronze-blue-dancing-woman-figurine","provider":"MyVAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}