A Lobi Iron Snake

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Three Lobi Iron Snakes Ex Eric Robertson 1989This lot contains three Hand hammered iron snakes made by a Lobi village blacksmith in Burkina Faso, West Africa. The snake forms are often considered currency though can also have ritual significance

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A Lobi Iron Snake, Leg OrnamentEisen-Schlange, Wadenschmuck Lobi, Burkina Faso Mit Sockel / with base Eisen. H 18 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich (vor 1998). Weiterführende Literatur: Blandin, Andre / Biton, M. / Celis, G. /

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A Lobi Iron SnakeSchlange Lobi, Burkina Faso Mit Sockel / with base Eisen. H 30,5 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe de Guinée, Togo (2005-2011). CHF

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A Lobi Iron SnakeSchlangen-Darstellung Lobi. Burkina Faso Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen. H 8 cm. L 29 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. ---------------------------

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A Lobi Iron Snake, Leg OrnamentEisenschlange, Wadenschmuck Lobi, Burkina Faso Mit Sockel / with base Eisen. L 36 cm Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich (vor 1999). Seit jeher begleitet und fasziniert Schmuck in verschiedensten Fo

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A Lobi Iron Snake, Leg OrnamentEisenschlange, Wadenschmuck Lobi, Burkina Faso Mit Sockel / with base Eisen. H 26 Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich, Schweiz (vor 1998). Seit jeher begleitet und fasziniert Schmuck in verschiedens

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A Lobi Iron Snake, Leg OrnamentEisenschlange, Wadenschmuck Lobi, Burkina Faso Mit Sockel / with base Eisen. L 38 Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich (vor 1999). Seit jeher begleitet und fasziniert Schmuck in verschiedensten Forme

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A Lobi Iron Snake, Leg OrnamentEisen-Schlange, Wadenschmuck Lobi, Burkina Faso Mit Sockel / with base Eisen. L 33 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich (vor 1998). Seit jeher begleitet und fasziniert Schmuck in verschiedensten

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Lobi Iron SnakeAfrican Tribal Art Lobi Iron Snake, Burkina Faso, Dimension is 18 inches high x 2 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $25.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, international fore

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2 Lobi Iron Snakes, Leg Ornaments2 Eisen-Schlangen Lobi, Burkina Faso Mit Sockel / with base Eisen. H 24 & 30 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Ausgestellt: Musée International du Golfe de Guinée, Togo (200

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A Bakers Dozen of Lobi Iron SnakesA 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

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3 Lobi Iron Snakes, Leg Ornaments3 Schlangen, Wadenschmuck Lobi, Burkina Faso Mit Sockel / with base Eisen. H 24 - 39 cm. Provenienz: Galerie Walu, Zürich (vor 1998). Weiterführende Literatur: Blandin, Andre / Biton, M. / Celis, G.

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Lobi Wrought Iron Snake and Carved PipeLobi Wrought Iron Snake and Carved Pipe. African. Largest Size: 20" L, 51 cm. Provenance: Bob Brand and Liz Werthan, Philadelphia.

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Dogon Necklace, Bambara Bracelet and Lobi SnakeGroup of three (3) items, including a Dogon wrought iron necklace with duge stone, a wrought iron Bambara bracelet, both from the Republic of Mali, and a Lobi wrought iron snake from Burkina Faso, Wes

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Early American Betty Lamp, and an African Lobi Tribe Wrought Iron Snake.Lamp height 4.5 inches

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Wrought Iron Snake, Lobi Peoples, Burkina Faso, West AfricaWrought 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

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Ethnographic African Collector's LotEthnographic African Collector's Lot. Including: a Lobi Metal Currency Snake, Iron Staff Adorned with Birds and a Stylized Horned Figure. Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Size: Len

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Snake currency - Lobi - Bronze - Iron - Burkina FasoOld black iron snake currency from the Lobi poeple of Burkina Faso. Good condition with a beautiful aged patina. Old copper Manilla - West African trade currency. Manillas are (almost ring-like) brace

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Snake currency - Lobi - Bronze - Iron - Burkina FasoOld black iron snake currency from the Lobi poeple of Burkina Faso. Good condition with a beautiful aged patina. The end of the tale seemed broken. Old copper Manilla - West African trade currency. Ma

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Group of (3) Wrought Iron Currency Snakes (one two-headed), Lobi peoplesGroup 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

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Burkina Faso Peoples, (3) zoomorphic currencyBurkina Faso Peoples, (3) zoomorphic currency, Hand forged iron, including 2 Lobi snakes and a crocodile, 25"l (largest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literatur

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Lobi Peoples, (12) iron animal shrine objectsLobi Peoples, (12) iron animal shrine objects, Burkina Faso, including (2) antelopes, (2) large crocodiles, an elephant, scorpion, and coiled and two-headed snakes, 21"l (largest), 5"l (smallest) Prov

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Five African Iron ItemsFive African Iron Items. Including two three-headed snakes, a Lobi snake, a bell and a four-legged fish.Ranging in size from: 4'' x 7.5'' (10 x 19 cm) to 6'' x 28'' (15 x 71 cm).

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2 African Snake Form Currency Artifacts2 African Snake Form Currency Artifacts. 1) Snake Form Currency, Lobi People,Burkina Faso, West Africa, 20th C. Iron. Size: 5.5"H x 17"W x 2"D (14 x 43 x 5 cm). 2) Snake Form Currency, Gan People, Gha

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