Lobi stool - Côte d'Ivoire

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Tabouret lobi, origin Côte d'Ivoire, of Lobi culture, provenance associated with Burkina Faso and also present in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, made of wood, 24 cm high, 24 cm wide and 24 cm deep, weighs 6 kg, condition Bon état.

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The Lobi stool is a type of traditional furniture originating from the Lobi, an ethnic group in Burkina Faso, but also present in certain regions of Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. These wooden stools are an important element of Lobi culture and art, often associated with rituals and cultural symbols.

They are typically carved from hard woods, often acacia or baobab, which gives them great durability.

They are traditionally used in homes for sitting, but they can also play a role in religious ceremonies or rituals. Some stools are even considered to have spiritual powers.

The Lobi stool is not only a practical piece of furniture but also a symbol of the cultural and artistic identity of its people.

The dimensions of each stool vary due to their handcrafted sculpture.

Height: from 24 cm

Seat: from 24 cm

Weight: 3 - 5 kg

ebony color

The Lobi stool is a type of traditional furniture originating from the Lobi, an ethnic group in Burkina Faso, but also present in certain regions of Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. These wooden stools are an important element of Lobi culture and art, often associated with rituals and cultural symbols.

They are typically carved from hard woods, often acacia or baobab, which gives them great durability.

They are traditionally used in homes for sitting, but they can also play a role in religious ceremonies or rituals. Some stools are even considered to have spiritual powers.

The Lobi stool is not only a practical piece of furniture but also a symbol of the cultural and artistic identity of its people.

The dimensions of each stool vary due to their handcrafted sculpture.

Height: from 24 cm

Seat: from 24 cm

Weight: 3 - 5 kg

ebony color

Details

No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Lobi stool
Height
24 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
24 cm
Weight
6 kg
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