19th C. African Lobi Wood Antelope Carving
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West Africa, Burkina Faso, Lobi culture, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a charming hand-carved wooden deer or antelope effigy of a stylized and simplistic form. Using the natural crooks and branches from the branch, the artist whittled four legs, a sinuous body, and a slender head upon a thick neck. Lobi practice ancestor worship and home altars with sculptures of ancestor batebas which translate to "wood carved figures," and animals that protect and act as intermediaries between people and spirits. Size: 6.5" L x 2.75" W x 6" H (16.5 cm x 7 cm x 15.2 cm); 6.75" H (17.1 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Jersey City, New Jersey, USA collection; ex-Noble and Jean Endicott collection; ex-Marc Assayag collection
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
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Provenance: private Jersey City, New Jersey, USA collection; ex-Noble and Jean Endicott collection; ex-Marc Assayag collection
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#169901
Condition
Stable pressure fissures throughout. Chips to feet and tail and surface abrasions. Good patina throughout.
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19th C. African Lobi Wood Antelope Carving
Estimate $550 - $825
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