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Lobi, Three-Legged Stool, Burkina Faso, early 20th C.

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Lobi, Three-Legged Stool, Burkina Faso, early 20th C.

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Description

Wood
Lobi, Burkina Faso, early 20th century
Refined seat of classic form featuring two opposing heads
Rich use patina
Dimensions: 23.5 x 12 x 49.5 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Dusseldorf
Figural stool reminiscent of the works by Sikire Kambire

This wooden stool was made in Burkina Faso by the Lobi people in the early 20th century. The seat is supported by two short rear legs and a long, inclined leg at the front. The backrest is carved in the shape of two opposing heads. The faces have closed eyes, big ears, a pointed nose and a wide mouth. The wood has nice patina with dark accented areas.

Literature:

Piet Meyer, Kunst und Religion der Lobi, Zurich 1981, p. 141, fig. 189

The wooden stool is in good condition with signs of age and wear. Slight drying cracks and a repaired ear are visible. The height measures 23.5 cm, the width 10 cm and the depth of 49.5 cm. (lvp)

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Lobi, Three-Legged Stool, Burkina Faso, early 20th C.

Name: Lobi, Three-Legged Stool, Burkina Faso, early 20th C.
SKU: 31099439
Price: 800 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €800 - €1,000

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