Lobi - Figure - Burkina Faso

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Wooden Lobi staff from Burkina Faso dating to 1850–1900, height 47 cm, width 4 cm, depth 24 cm, provenance Pierre Langlois, Paris, in good used condition with age-related imperfections.

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Certain objects (staffs of office, scepters, fly whisks, etc.) are exclusive attributes of the office of chief or king, a set of objects known as regalia. These are the physical symbols of the chief's power.

Staves of command or scepters have always been the insignia of African kings. In some cases, they may also have served as phallic symbols evoking notions of power and fertility, in association with royalty.

Provenance: Pierre Langlois, Paris

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Experts in Ancient African Art
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Certain objects (staffs of office, scepters, fly whisks, etc.) are exclusive attributes of the office of chief or king, a set of objects known as regalia. These are the physical symbols of the chief's power.

Staves of command or scepters have always been the insignia of African kings. In some cases, they may also have served as phallic symbols evoking notions of power and fertility, in association with royalty.

Provenance: Pierre Langlois, Paris

Seller's Story

Experts in Ancient African Art
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Details

Era
1400-1900
Title
Lobi
Country of Origin
Burkina Faso
Material
wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
47 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
24 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
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