Rare Antique Lobi Head African Tribal Art Sculpture From Burkina Faso 1900's

  

Rare Antique Lobi Head African Tribal Art Sculpture From Burkina Faso 1900's. Lobi "baa'thil" Head Sculpture, Burkina Faso. This exquisite hand carved wooden head statue is from. Côte d'Ivoire, Ivory Coast.

These pole heads were planted in the ground outside the house. They constituted as a guardian altar of power among the Lobi people. This Burkina Faso piece is a must-have for any collector of ethnographic antiques.

Hand carved with great skill and attention to detail, this Lobi Head statue is an original piece from early 1900- 1940's, it is from a private uk collector. It has dark wood natural patina of its age. Made from high-quality wood, this head statue pole is a perfect example of the craftsmanship and artistry of the Lobi people. In spite of age and use the sculpture is in good condition with wear and tear as constant with age and use, very few damages.

MATERIAL: Wood PERIOD: 20th century DIMENSION: 42 x 17 cm. Thank you for looking, please ask any questions, happy to help.