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Lobi Head Altar From Burkina Faso (117)
£540.00Beautiful Lobi head Altar figure with wood patina of use. This Lobi head is supposed to contain the “Khele”, a power present in every human being and following the death of an individual or an animal it must be mastered in order not to bring harm.
Yoruba Ibeji Figures from Nigeria
£540.00These “ere” (statues) dolls are an incarnation of twins, they have a conical headdress made of braids, tinted with indigo. The strings of neck ornaments symbolize values of wealth and fertility.
Baule Maternity Figure from Ivory Coast
£560.00Baule figue representing fertility , this sculpture of a woman carrying her child on her back has ethnic beauty, such as the elegant hairstyle composed of fine braids arranged in diadem and chignons ending in braid at the nape of the neck.
Large Lobi Couple Figure From Burkina Faso
£640.00The Bateba wooden effigies were placed on the altar after a ritual to become the receptacle of a bush spirit, the Thil. An active intermediary being who fights against sorcerers and all harmful forces.
Large Lobi Head From Burkina Faso
£1,400.00A remarkable representation of the region’s rich culture, this Lobi head showcases a wood patina bearing marks of its historical use. Central to Lobi beliefs, the head embodies the “Khele” – a power innate to all humans. […]