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This large vintage/old Lobi maternity figure from Burkina Faso stands 23.75" tall and includes a black wooden base. The sculpture … Read more This large vintage/old Lobi maternity figure from Burkina Faso stands 23.75" tall and includes a black wooden base. The sculpture exhibits age-related wear such as cracks, wood loss, and holes—please refer to the photos for detailed condition. Lobi figures serve as powerful spiritual protectors for the Lobi people, embodying actual spirits called tibil thil. Traditionally placed on family altars within the thilda room, these figures guard against illness and misfortune, assist in divination, and symbolize social status passed through generations. The figure’s size, posture, hairstyle, and gender reflect diviner guidance. See less
- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 12ʺD × 23.75ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- 1940s
- Country of Origin
- Burkina Faso
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- cracks, wood loss, and holes—please refer to the photos for detailed condition./good cracks, wood loss, and holes—please refer to the photos for detailed condition./good less
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