Mask - Lobi - Burkina Faso

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Lobi mask from Burkina Faso carved in wood with a glossy light- to medium-brown surface, height 31 cm, in excellent condition, sold without a stand, provenance from the former collection of a renowned Munich dealer in African and Oceanic arts.

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a Lobi mask of exceptional quality with highly abstract features, made of hardwood with a light- and medium brown glossy surface.

From the former collection of a renown dealer in African and Oceanic arts from Munich, Germany (provenance will be provided to the buyer).

Height approx. 29cm

Details

Era

1900-2000

Material

Wood

Country of origin

Burkina Faso

Condition

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Ethnic group/culture

Lobi

Height

31 cm

Sold with stand

Estimated period

1920-1930, 1930-1940, 1940-1950

Sold by

hunter-gatherer

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