Group of (4) Forged Iron Human and Animal Figures, Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa

Group of (4) forged iron human and animal figures, Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Appromiate size, 6.25"H (largest). PROVENANCE: From the estate of

2 Lobi Metalware Artifacts. Lobi People, Burkina Faso, West Africa, 20th C. Forged Iron. 1) Abstract Seated Figure. Size: 6"H x 2.5"W x 1.5"D (15 x 6 x 4 cm). 2) Snake Currency. Size: "H x 7.25"W x 4"

A collection of 12 forged iron snakes from the Lobi peoples and 1 Bronze Serpent from the Gan ethnic group, Burkina faso, West Africa. Often referred to as units of currency among the tribe. The large

A hand forged iron bateba Thil or spirit idol made by the village blacksmith, Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Sculpture measures 13 x 3.5 inches.

Group of (3) wrought iron currency snakes (one two-headed), Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 10.5" H x 1.75" W (largest). PROVENANC

2 Lobi Figural Bronze Sculptures. Lobi People, Burkina Faso, West Africa, Early 20th C. Bronze. 1) Maternity Figure With Mate. Size: 4.25"H x 2"W x 0.5"D (11 x 5 x 1.5 cm). 2) Standing Figure, knees a

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 li

African Peoples, (13) iron figures, Burkina Faso, wrought iron human and zoomorphic examples, from Lobi, Gurunsi, and Mossi peoples, 9"h (largest), 4"h (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished P

Five (5) forged iron figures, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Approximate size, 5.75" (tallest). PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Wrought iron snake, Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 13.75"H (15.25" on custom stand). PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Go

Forged iron fetish figure, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Approximate size, 9.25" high. PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Forged iron staff, Toussian peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Approximate size, 40" length. PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Four (4) whistles, Lobi and Gurunsi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 9.5: (tallest) to 4" (smallest) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

A carved wooden shrine idol known as a Bateba Thil or spirit figure with a weathered surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The figure measures 8 inches tall. Provenance: From the collectio

Group of four (4) Lobi copper alloy rings, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 1.25" to 1.75" high (each) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

A carved wooden female shrine idol known as a Bateba Thil or spirit figure with a well handled surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The figure has been custom mounted and measures 10.25 i

An old carved wooden Bateba Phuwe or Spirit figure for use on local shrines. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. Measures 10.5 inches on wooden base.

Group of (2) wrought iron human ritual figures, Bambara peoples, Mali, West Africa, likely first half of the 20th century. Approximate size, 7.25”H (larger figure), 5.75”H (smaller figure). PROVEN

A carved wooden couple that appears to have been shrine figures that are uniquely bound together as captives or slaves. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Idol measures 18 x 7 inches.

Carved wooden Bateba Thil or Spirit figure in janus Form with signs or offerings and obvious weathering and age. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Idol has been custom mounted and measures

A carved wooden bateba Thil with extended arms and unusual treatment to the overall form. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The Figure measures 24 x 14 inches. Provenance: The Robert Banks coll

A carved wooden shrine idol in the form of a Bateba ti puo (Dangerous Figure) Used to block the entrance of harmful forces from the village and household. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. prov

A carved wooden shrine idol known as a Bateba Thil or spirit figure with a well handled honey colored surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The figure has been custom mounted and measures

A carved wooden shrine idol in the form of a Bateba ti puo (Dangerous Figure) Used to block the entrance of harmful forces from the village and household. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The