This statue was carved in the style of the Lobi people of Burkina Faso. The statue depicts a male and female figure in somewhat of a copulating position. The piece comes attached to a custom base for easy display. It measures 14 inches tall including the base and weighs 2.5 pounds. There is some cracking and imperfections throughout, including some chipping around the feet. Please inspect photos carefully.
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Lobi Copulating Couple Statue 14″-Burkina Faso – African Art
Original price was: $195.00.$175.50Current price is: $175.50.
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| Type of Object | Figure, statue |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Burkina Faso |
| Ethnicity | Lobi |
| Material | Wood, Pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 13" figure, 14" including base |
| Width (Inches) | 11" |
| Depth (Inches) | 3" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 2.5 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Some cracking, chipping and scuffing. Inpsect photos. |
Tribe Information
About the Lobi People
“The various tribes living in Burkina Faso (formerly Upper-Volta), Ghana and Togo cultivate millet and cotton, and rear cattle in the northern savannah regions. Their religious activities are dictated by the rhythm of the seasons – during the dry season in particular, when the fields are fallow, large festivals and ceremonies are organized.
The Lobi people number 250,000 and live across Burkina Faso, the Ivory Coast and Ghana. They revere spirits known as Thil. Shrines are built to these spirits under the instruction of a sorcerer and placed either on the roof or inside the home and are filled with objects such as vessels, abstract iron figures, and stone and wood figures known as Bateba, which are believed to embody the Thil spirits.”
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
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