Lot 0238

Huge 20th C. Burkina Faso Lobi Wood Step Ladder

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Collectibles

Sold

3 Mossi Biiga Fertility Dolls: 3 Mossi Biiga Fertility Dolls, carved wood, Mossi People, Burkina Faso, Carved Wood, 20th C. Sizes: 1)10.5"H x 2.5"W x 2.5"D (26.5 x 6.5 x 6.5 cm); 2) 9"H x 1.5"W x 1.5"D (23 x 4 x 4 cm); 3) 11.8"H x

20163 Mossi Biiga Fertility DollsSee Sold Price

Sold

3 Mossi Biiga Fertility Dolls: 3 Mossi Biiga Fertility Dolls, Mossi People (Burkina Faso), 20th C. Carved wood, leather, beads. Sizes: 1) 12.7"H x 3"W x 3"D (32.5 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm); 2) 10.25"H x 3"W x 3"D (26 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm; 3) 11.75

20163 Mossi Biiga Fertility DollsSee Sold Price

Sold

Early 20th C. African Lobi Iron Standing Figure: West Africa, Burkina Faso, Lobi peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. An abstract iron creation, in the form of a standing, anthropomorphic figure. The figure has a long, rectangular torso, elongated li

2018Early 20th C. African Lobi Iron Standing FigureSee Sold Price

Sold

A Mossi "Biiga" wood and leather fertility doll: A Mossi "Biiga" wood and leather fertility dollMid-20th century; Mossi Peoples, Burkina Faso, West AfricaAppears unmarkedThe carved wood stylized female figure accented with leather wrapping

2023A Mossi "Biiga" wood and leather fertility dollSee Sold Price

Sold

Group of 3 West African Bobo Puppets: Group of 3 West African Bobo Puppets, Burkina Faso/Mali, 20th c; carved wood, paint, fabrics. Largest Size: 40 '' x 9'' (102 x 23 cm).

2018Group of 3 West African Bobo PuppetsSee Sold Price

Sold

2 Lobi Metalware Artifacts: 2 Lobi Metalware Artifacts. Lobi People, Burkina Faso, West Africa, 20th C. Forged Iron. 1) Abstract Seated Figure. Size: 6"H x 2.5"W x 1.5"D (15 x 6 x 4 cm). 2) Snake Currency. Size: "H x 7.25"W x 4"

20162 Lobi Metalware ArtifactsSee Sold Price

Sold

Group of (3) Wrought Iron Currency Snakes (one two-headed), Lobi peoples: Group of (3) wrought iron currency snakes (one two-headed), Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 10.5" H x 1.75" W (largest). PROVENANC

2023Group of (3) Wrought Iron Currency Snakes (one two-headed), Lobi peoplesSee Sold Price

Sold

A PRIMITIVE PINE BANK ROOM STEP LADDER: A PRIMITIVE PINE BANK ROOM STEP LADDER, EARLY 20TH CENTURY. Of simple A style construction and stenciled on each front rail "No.6 Bank Room" on a remnant black finish. Height 32 inches (81 cm), wid

2017A PRIMITIVE PINE BANK ROOM STEP LADDERSee Sold Price

Sold

Americana Cast Iron Plaque 20th Century: Americana Cast Iron Plaque. 20th century cast iron ladder step in GC. 3 3/4" x 16". 3.75" h x 16" w Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction

2017Americana Cast Iron Plaque 20th CenturySee Sold Price

Sold

Huge 20th C. Melanesian Vanuatu Slit Drum / Tamtam: Oceania, Melanesia, Vanuatu, ca. early 20th century CE. A splendid and sizeable slit drum or tamtam, skillfully hand-carved from butterscotch-hued wood in the abstract form of a spirit or an ancestor.

2022Huge 20th C. Melanesian Vanuatu Slit Drum / TamtamSee Sold Price

Sold

Mid-20th C. African Bamana Wooden Puppet Head: Western Africa, Burkina Faso / Mali, Bamana peoples, ca. mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden puppet head with a perforated tubular neck. The simplistic face is comprised of a slender nose, purse

2018Mid-20th C. African Bamana Wooden Puppet HeadSee Sold Price

Sold

DOGON, LADDER, MALI: Late 19th/Early 20th c. Carved wood Without stand: 85" x 18" x 6" Provenance: Allan Stone Collection, New York The Dogon people, who inhabit the Bandiagara escarpment in Mali, have a rich history as c

2018DOGON, LADDER, MALISee Sold Price

Sold

Dolls House Cabinets: early 20th century stained wood miniature grouping includes side board, mirrored door wardrobe, open top step back cupboard, marble top table with lithographed paper back and nicely detailed medieval

2015Dolls House CabinetsSee Sold Price

Sold

A Lobi Figure, "bateba phuwe": Figur, "bateba phuwe" Lobi, Burkina Faso Gesockelt / with custom base Holz. H 30 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich (1981). - Nachlass Dr. H. und C. Baumann, Bern. bateba-Schreinfiguren der Lobi

2019A Lobi Figure, "bateba phuwe"See Sold Price

Sold

A Lobi Figure, "bateba yadawora": Figur, "bateba yadawora" Lobi, Burkina Faso Gesockelt (base included) Holz. H 20 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich (1984). - Nachlass Dr. H. und C. Baumann, Bern. - Koller Auktionen Zürich, 05.

2019A Lobi Figure, "bateba yadawora"See Sold Price

Sold

A Lobi Pendant, Bell: Anhänger in Glockenform Lobi, Burkina Faso Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. H 5 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich (1984). - Nachlass Dr. H. und C. Baumann, Bern. Seit jeher begleitet und fa

2020A Lobi Pendant, BellSee Sold Price

Related Collectibles

Carved Mahogany Three-Masted Ship Model, Ca. 20th C., "Mirage", H 42" W 8" L 47": Carved Mahogany Three-Masted Ship Model, Ca. 20th C., "Mirage", H 42" W 8" L 47" | Presented on a wood plank base.

Jun 13, 2024Carved Mahogany Three-Masted Ship Model, Ca. 20th C., "Mirage", H 42" W 8" L 47"

$375

Ship Model of Juan Sebastian de Elcano, 20th C.: Ship Model of Juan Sebastian de Elcano, 20th century, with four masts and deck details, painted white, green, and red, mounted on wood base with plaque. 34" H x 60" W x 10 "D. Provenance: From an Uppe

Jul 09, 2024Ship Model of Juan Sebastian de Elcano, 20th C.

$100

African Prestige Axe, 20th C.: Africa, probably Lozi or Xhosa tribe war axe with tall central spike, long axe head with a curved upward tail, and mounted on a slender wood shaft. Size 29 1/2" L, spear 6 1/2" L, axe blade 2"

6 days LeftAfrican Prestige Axe, 20th C.

$90

Philippine War Spear, 20th c.: Philippine Archipelago, war spear with triangular double edged spear point, slightly curved barb ends to the base, and a long wood shaft with a iron ferrule. Size 74" L, spear head 10 1/2" L

6 days LeftPhilippine War Spear, 20th c.

$90

Philippines Spear, Sulu 20th c.: Philippines Archipelago, Sulu province 20th century with slender wood shaft blonde rattan wrapping, and a large double edged spear head. 70" L, spear head 13" L

6 days LeftPhilippines Spear, Sulu 20th c.

$125

Philippine Multi-Barbed Spear, 20th c.: Philippine edged spear with three rows of barbs the lower most curled upward. Mounted to the shaft with a woven rattan wrapping at the base. The base of the shaft with an iron spike folded over carved

6 days LeftPhilippine Multi-Barbed Spear, 20th c.

$150

SHIP MODEL S.S. ROTTERDAM: Small wood ship model of the S.S. Rotterdam, mounted in a mahogany and glass case, 20th c. Provenance: Approved for deaccession from the Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia, PA with proceeds to

7 days LeftSHIP MODEL S.S. ROTTERDAM

$100

SHIP MODEL DUTCH FRIGATE: Finely detailed wood ship model of an 18th c. Dutch frigate with authentic coloring, 20th c. construction. Provenance: Approved for deaccession from the Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia, PA w

7 days LeftSHIP MODEL DUTCH FRIGATE

$250

Central Anatolian Prayer Rug, Turkey, Early 20th C., 3'7'' x 5'9'': Central Anatolian Prayer Rug, Turkey, Early 20th C., 3'7'' x 5'9'' (109 x 175 cm). Weight: 8 lbs. Material: wool pile, wool warp, wool weft.

5 days LeftCentral Anatolian Prayer Rug, Turkey, Early 20th C., 3'7'' x 5'9''

$50

Ghiordes Prayer Rug, Turkey, Early 20th C., 4'1'' x 6'6'': Ghiordes Prayer Rug, Turkey, Early 20th C., 4'1'' x 6'6'' (124 x 198 cm). Weight: 9 lbs. Material: wool pile, wool warp, wool weft. Upper right corner inscription.

5 days LeftGhiordes Prayer Rug, Turkey, Early 20th C., 4'1'' x 6'6''

$250

Early 20th C Violin w/ Tiger Maple: Early 20th C Violin - paper interior w/ later label "Nicolaus Amatus fecit in Cremona 1645", tiger maple, in case, no bow, 24" L.

Jun 02, 2024Early 20th C Violin w/ Tiger Maple

$100

Early 20th C Child's Stocking NOS & Stretcher: Early 20th C Child's Stocking NOS & Stretcher - never used maroon colored stockings / socks with original price tag, "Mercerized 8 1/2"; stretcher, Whiting Woolen Mills, Hillsboro, NH.

Jun 02, 2024Early 20th C Child's Stocking NOS & Stretcher

$50

Bulul Ceremonial Spear or Staff Heavily Incised, 20th c.: Philippines Archipelago staff or spear, 20th century with dark patina to staff heavily incised in geometric patterns and zoomorphic like shapes resembling birds or turtles. The finial with a Bulul dei

6 days LeftBulul Ceremonial Spear or Staff Heavily Incised, 20th c.

$125

African Double headed Spear, 20th c.: African, Probably Eastern Africa, long spear with a heavy four sided iron spike to either end probably in the fashion of a lion hunting spear. 61 1/2" LSouthern California Art Dealer and Collector, So

6 days LeftAfrican Double headed Spear, 20th c.

$150

Ornate Caucasian Kindjal Dagger, 20th c.: Ornate Caucasian kindjal dagger with blackened nielloed style background, the blade double edged with a triple fuller. knife 14 1/2" L, blade 9" L

6 days LeftOrnate Caucasian Kindjal Dagger, 20th c.

$275

Ealy 20th C. Victorian English Carved Oak Banjo Barometer: Early 20th C. Victorian English Carved Oak Banjo Barometer, Having Broken Arch Pediment with Center Finial, Carved Acanthus Leaf Sides and Base, Bottom Having Scroll Carving, Glass View Window Mounted

Jun 01, 2024Ealy 20th C. Victorian English Carved Oak Banjo Barometer

$100

More Items in Collectibles

Sex Pistols | Steve Jones Gibson Les Paul Guitar with Book, Photos, and DVD: A 1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom electric guitar, serial #145418 with “Made In USA” stamped below, in an aged Alpine White finish. Formerly owned and stage played by Steve Jones of the semina

6 days LeftSex Pistols | Steve Jones Gibson Les Paul Guitar with Book, Photos, and DVD

$50,000

Frank Lloyd Wright Signed 5.15x8.6 1950 Letter BAS Slabbed: Frank Lloyd Wright Signed 5.15x8.6 1950 Letter BAS Slabbed Autograph Authentication: Beckett Original/Reproduction: Original Product Coa: Beckett Product Signed By Name: Frank Lloyd Wright Pre-Owned W

3 days LeftFrank Lloyd Wright Signed 5.15x8.6 1950 Letter BAS Slabbed

$92

$20 Morgan Silver Dollar Bank Roll 1889 & CC Ends BU: $20 Morgan Silver Dollar Bank Roll 1889 & CC Ends BU STOCK PHOTO WEIGHT INDICATES BU

20 hrs Left$20 Morgan Silver Dollar Bank Roll 1889 & CC Ends BU

$3,250

$100 Morgan Silver Dollar Wax Sealed Bank Bag BU: $100 Morgan Silver Dollar Wax Sealed Bank Bag BU STOCK PHOTO WEIGHT INDICATES BU

20 hrs Left$100 Morgan Silver Dollar Wax Sealed Bank Bag BU

$7,500

Gene Simmons Signed Autographed Record Album Cover KISS BAS: Gene Simmons Signed Autographed Record Album Cover KISS BAS Industry: Music Object Type: Record Original/Reproduction: Original Autograph Authentication: Beckett Authentication Player: Gene Simmons Pr

15 hrs LeftGene Simmons Signed Autographed Record Album Cover KISS BAS

$62

Pirates Roberto Clemente Signed 1968 Topps #150 Card Auto Graded 8 PSA Slabbed: Pirates Roberto Clemente Signed 1968 Topps #150 Card Auto Graded 8 PSA Slabbed Sport: Baseball Product: Box Box & Case Breaks Case Coin etopps (In-hand) Lot Pack Original/Reprint: Original Player: Rob

2 days LeftPirates Roberto Clemente Signed 1968 Topps #150 Card Auto Graded 8 PSA Slabbed

$140

Rare Indian Lake Ohio Park Die Cut SSP Sign w/ Native American & Arrow Graphic: Amazing SSP (Single Sided Porcelain) die cut sign has day one color and gloss. The fields are exceptionally clean with a few factory imperfections and minor surface wear. The perimeter has small edge

Jun 01, 2024Rare Indian Lake Ohio Park Die Cut SSP Sign w/ Native American & Arrow Graphic

$1,700

100 Original Adult Magazine Risque Trading Cards: 100 Original Adult Magazine Risque Trading Cards

16 hrs Left100 Original Adult Magazine Risque Trading Cards

$50

Virginia Tech Michael Vick Signed Maroon Pro Style Jersey JSA Witness: Virginia Tech Michael Vick Signed Maroon Pro Style Jersey JSA Witness Sport: Football Product: Jersey Original/Reprint: Original Player: Michael Vick Team: Virginia Tech Hokies Autograph Authenticatio

15 hrs LeftVirginia Tech Michael Vick Signed Maroon Pro Style Jersey JSA Witness

$10

VINTAGE 1984 LIBERTY LOBBY 1 OUNCE .999 SILVER ROUND: VINTAGE 1984 LIBERTY LOBBY 1 OUNCE .999 SILVER ROUND Composition: Silver Shape: Round Year: 1984 Fineness: 0.999 Precious Metal Content: 1 oz Precious Metal Content Per Unit: 1 oz Pre-Owned The MYNT G

18 hrs LeftVINTAGE 1984 LIBERTY LOBBY 1 OUNCE .999 SILVER ROUND

$80

Oilers Wayne Gretzky Signed 1979 O-Pee-Chee #18 UER Rookie Card Auto 10 BAS Slab: Oilers Wayne Gretzky Signed 1979 O-Pee-Chee #18 UER Rookie Card Auto 10 BAS Slab Sport: Ice Hockey Product: Box Box & Case Breaks Case Coin etopps (In-hand) Lot Pack Original/Reprint: Original Player:

2 days LeftOilers Wayne Gretzky Signed 1979 O-Pee-Chee #18 UER Rookie Card Auto 10 BAS Slab

$410

$5 Mixed Liberty Head Gold/Indian Head Gold Bank Roll of 5 QTY BU: $5 Mixed Liberty Head Gold/Indian Head Gold Bank Roll of 5 QTY BU STOCK PHOTO WEIGHT INDICATES BU

20 hrs Left$5 Mixed Liberty Head Gold/Indian Head Gold Bank Roll of 5 QTY BU

$3,000

Dusty Hill ZZ Top 1990s Stage/Tour Used Bolin Archtop Crazy Cowboy Bass Guitar: Dusty Hill ZZ Top 1990s Stage/Tour Used Bolin Archtop Crazy Cowboy Bass Guitar Original/Reproduction: Original Industry: Music Product Signed By Name: Dusty Hill Pre-Owned While the lot images are rep

4 days LeftDusty Hill ZZ Top 1990s Stage/Tour Used Bolin Archtop Crazy Cowboy Bass Guitar

$115

WW2 German Fuhrer Embossed Pocket Knife: Ornate Double Sided Imagery - We cannot Guarantee whether it is Period or Authentic therefore Selling AS-IS - We have provided Highly Detailed Photos so Please do your Own Research before Bidding

16 hrs LeftWW2 German Fuhrer Embossed Pocket Knife

$120

EXTREMELY RARE GERMAN WWII U-BOAT VISOR HAT: Rare and Collectible ! EXTREMELY RARE GERMAN WWII NAVY KRIEGSMARINE WHITE TOP U-BOAT OFFICER VISOR HAT For your consideration is a German WWII Kriegsmarine white top U-boat officer visor hat. This cru

Jun 01, 2024EXTREMELY RARE GERMAN WWII U-BOAT VISOR HAT

$3,800

C.E. MARTIN GUITAR WITH CASE: Acoustic Martin parlor guitar with felt-lined case. Condition: Showing little wear, no repairs, straight neck and light wear to the frets. Condition: Dimensions: Case: 40" x 15" x 5 - 1/4".

Jun 12, 2024C.E. MARTIN GUITAR WITH CASE

$2,400

Huge 20th C. Burkina Faso Lobi Wood Step Ladder

Item Details

Description

**Originally Listed At $1200**

West Africa, Burkina Faso, Lobi culture, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden ladder with a smooth patina, shaped from a naturally forked tree trunk or branch. Notches are cut into the frontside to create short steps. This ladder is beautifully preserved, and the wood has developed a lustrous smooth surface, especially in the top crook that acts as a natural and ideal handhold. Traditional Lobi homes were accessed by ladders to the roof and additional ladders that led into the interior sleeping quarters. This ladder may have been for interior use because of how well preserved it is! Size: 19" W x 63.5" H (48.3 cm x 161.3 cm); 64.5" H (163.8 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Amyas Naegele collection, New York, USA

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#159619

Condition

Chips and abrasions with stable fissures as expected with age and use. Base of the ladder has chips and losses. Smooth patina on frontside step area.

Buyer's Premium

24.5%

Huge 20th C. Burkina Faso Lobi Wood Step Ladder

Name: Huge 20th C. Burkina Faso Lobi Wood Step Ladder
SKU: 106257760
Price: 1800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,800 - $2,700

See Sold Price

Starting Price $900

Sell a Similar Item

4 bidders are watching this item.

Get approved to bid.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Louisville, CO, us

Offers In-House Shipping

Local Pickup Available

Payment

Artemis Gallery

TOP RATED

Louisville, CO, United States

1,318 Reviews

7,948 Followers