Dimitri André

West and East African Art Auction

Old and authentic Lobi sculpture (a people living in southern Burkina Faso). Work by the famous sculptor Kilithe Nufe*. Very hard and heavy wood. Black patina covered by a light earthy deposition.

Height without the base (supplied): 48 cm.

* Ref.: P. Meyer, Kunst und Religion der Lobi, Rietberg Museum, pp. 155-156)

Ancienne et authentique sculpture Lobi (peuple vivant dans le sud du Burkina Faso). Oeuvre du célèbre sculpteur Kilithe Nufe*. Bois très dur et lourd. Patine noire recouverte d'un léger dépôt terreux.

Hauteur sans le socle (fourni): 48 cm.

* Réf.: P. Meyer, Kunst und Religion der Lobi, Rietberg Museum, P. 155-156)

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Lobi - Burkina Faso

Mid 20th century - Wood - Good condition

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