This Lobi slingshot showcases a female figure with a second face on the backside. It is attached to a custom base for easy display. Slingshots are used for hunting small animals, to scare away critters and for play. It measures 9 inches tall and weighs half of a pound. There is some cracking and normal wear and tear throughout. Please inspect photos.
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Lobi Slingshot on Custom Base 9″ – Burkina Faso – African Art
Original price was: $89.00.$71.20Current price is: $71.20.
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| Type of Object | Slingshot |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Burkina Faso |
| Ethnicity | Lobi |
| Material | Wood, Pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 8" figure, 9" including base |
| Width (Inches) | 3.5" |
| Depth (Inches) | 2" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 0.5 lb |
| Overall Condition | Some cracking and normal wear and tear. |
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.