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Early 20th C. African Lobi Iron Standing Figure

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Early 20th C. African Lobi Iron Standing Figure

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Description

West Africa, Burkina Faso, Lobi peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. An abstract iron creation, in the form of a standing, anthropomorphic figure. The figure has a long, rectangular torso, elongated limbs, and stands in a hunched posture, with the flat feet spread wide. The Lobi are known for their distinctive, abstract metal figures. Size: 1.35" W x 5.1" H (3.4 cm x 13 cm); 6.05" H (15.4 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Huntington Valley, Pennsylvania, USA collection

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Condition

Oxidized russet patina with light pale deposits on surface. Nice preservation of form.

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Early 20th C. African Lobi Iron Standing Figure

Name: Early 20th C. African Lobi Iron Standing Figure
SKU: 65201182
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $700

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