Ancestor figures - Lobi - Burkina Faso

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A fine collection of three well-used ancestor figures from the Lobi-people of West-Burkina Faso.
The largest figure (with socle) is 22,5 cm high and has a typical Lobi-design; large protruding eyes and arms folded in front of the belly. Beautiful patina.
The second figure is 22 cm tall and has an helmet-like head with large ears and eyes. Small square mouth.
Arms alongside the torso. The feet are missing; due to its long use on an altar these have been eroded. Very nice dark patina.
Finally, the smallest figure has the most usage; it is encrusted in an thick sacrificial crust. The head is no more visible and the arms are placed alongside the torso. Old-aged and long used ancestor figure.
These figures come from a private Dutch collection.

A fine collection of three well-used ancestor figures from the Lobi-people of West-Burkina Faso.
The largest figure (with socle) is 22,5 cm high and has a typical Lobi-design; large protruding eyes and arms folded in front of the belly. Beautiful patina.
The second figure is 22 cm tall and has an helmet-like head with large ears and eyes. Small square mouth.
Arms alongside the torso. The feet are missing; due to its long use on an altar these have been eroded. Very nice dark patina.
Finally, the smallest figure has the most usage; it is encrusted in an thick sacrificial crust. The head is no more visible and the arms are placed alongside the torso. Old-aged and long used ancestor figure.
These figures come from a private Dutch collection.

Details

No. of items
3
Ethnic group/ culture
Lobi
Country of Origin
Burkina Faso
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Ancestor figures
Provenance
Private collection
The NetherlandsVerified
879
Objects sold
100%
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