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Wood slingshots, possibly Lobi (Burkina Faso)

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Old African Carved Wood Figural Slingshot - Lobi People: Fine old carved African slingshot depicting a standing female with her hands together on her stomach. Possibly Lobi (Burkina Faso) origin. Mounted on a black metal base. Carved from a medium-toned har

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Group (10) African carved wood slingshots: Group (10) African carved wood slingshots, Anthropomorphic and zoomorphic carved handles, incl. Lobi (Burkina Faso), Dogon (Mali), Ashanti (Ghana), Mossi (Burkina Faso), etc., 11"h x 4.25"w (largest),

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African Lobi Wood Ancestor Figure Burkina Faso or Mali.: African Lobi Wood Ancestor Figure Burkina Faso or Mali. A hard wood carved stylized standing male figure with bulging eye lids, jutting jaw, hands to sides and angular breasts. A good old piece. Size

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African, Lobi People, Burkina Faso, Shrine Bird Figure: Lobi People, Burkina Faso, carved wood shrine bird figure with stand, 7"h x 3"w x 4.5"d PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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African Lobi Head, Burkina Faso: African Lobi Head, Burkina Faso. Carved wood. Size: 12" x 5.5" x 8.5" (30 x 14 x 22 cm).

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Burkina Faso LOBI anthropomorphic figure African Tribal Art 0659: BURKINA FASO Lobi figure Characteristics: TYPE OF OBJECT: Statue, figure ETHNICAL GROUP : Lobi ORIGINE : Burkina Faso. MATÉRIAL: Wood. DIMENSIONS: About 17 3/4 inches high. CONDITION : Medium (Please

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African Burkina Faso Lobi Shrine Figures: African Burkina Faso Lobi Shrine Figures, carved wood depicting three male shrine figures showing nice patina.

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A Seated Lobi Bateba Shrine Idol Ex Banks Collection: Carved from a dense wood and showing some weathering and wear, a classic Female Bateba Thil or Spirit idol from a Lobi Shrine. Burkina faso, West Africa. The idol measures 9.75 inches tall. Provenance

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A Very Old Lobi Stool Ex William Wright Gallery: A very old field used stool 19th century? The wood has been worn and weathered over generations. The stool measures 17 x 5.5 x 3.5 inches tall. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Provenance: The

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Old wooden stool from the Lobi: An old wooden stool carved from a heavy dense wood with a well handled surface and signs of use. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. measures 12 inches across and 5 inches tall.

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Ancient Lobi Stool Ex William Wright Gallery: A very old field used stool 18/19th century? The wood has been worn and weathered over generations. The stool measures 18.5 x 5 x 2.5 inches tall. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Provenance:

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Wood slingshots, possibly Lobi (Burkina Faso)

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Description

Wood slingshots, possibly Lobi (Burkina Faso)
Lengths: 7.5" and 9"

Provenance
The Estate of Dr David Y Solomon, of NYC, heart surgeon and avid collector of rare French, Middle Eastern and African antiques as well as Fine Art, Antiquities and furniture. All removed from his NYC residence. Dr. Solomon was born in Kuwait and grew up in Iraq then fled religious persecution, escaping to Iran before emigrating to the United States in 1961 with the help of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. He practiced medicine for 67 years because of a true devotion to people. He took a personal interest in every single patient regardless of their stature. He never turned anyone away and they came from all around the world to see him, some even calling him "Papa."

Condition

Good condition overall

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Wood slingshots, possibly Lobi (Burkina Faso)

Name: Wood slingshots, possibly Lobi (Burkina Faso)
SKU: 122504028
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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Starting Price $100

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