Item #678
Type of object: Lobi pair
Ethnic group: Lobi
Country of origin: Burkina Faso
Approximate Age: Mid 20th century
Measurement Female: 7.5 x 6 x 24 cm
Measurement Male: 6 x 7 x 26 cm
Weight Female: 344 grams
Weight Male: 372 grams
Materials: Wood
Overall Condition: Good
The Lobi figures are now placed on a stand.
New pictures are coming soon.
These Lobi figures were created to protect the people. The figure is not carved after a person, but after a spirit. They were usually placed on family altars. It protects the whole family from sickness and bad luck. It could also be used for divination and was passed on from father to son.
Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL