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Authentic Lobi figure from the Manfred Sch?fer collection.
Lobi Figures are the enigmatic, brooding sculpture that protect the Lobi people of Burkina Faso. Most are frontal, symmetrical and timeless sentinels expressing the traditional beliefs of the Lobi. Several depart from the norm with animated gestures, asymmetry or a great degree of symbolic abstraction.
The figures were placed on family altars in the thilda, a small sacristy or room in each dwelling. Each figure was not a representation but an actual spirit, or tibil thil. It protected the family and home from illness and other misfortunes. The spirit could also be used for divination; it could demand offerings and additions of other figures. The accumulation of statues on a family altar gave social status and were passed on from father to son. Most were frontal and symmetrical, but some have unusually animated gestures.
Provenance: Manfred Sch?fer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
Including professional custom made stand.
Object:
Ancestor Figure
Ethnic group:
Lobi
Country:
Burkina Faso
Material:
Wood
Period:
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand:
Yes
Dimensions:
77x15x10 cm
Weight:
5500 gram
Condition:
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Reserve: $200.00
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Lobi Figures are the enigmatic, brooding sculpture that protect the Lobi people of Burkina Faso. Most are frontal, symmetrical and timeless sentinels expressing the traditional beliefs of the Lobi. Several depart from the norm with animated gestures, asymmetry or a great degree of symbolic abstraction.
The figures were placed on family altars in the thilda, a small sacristy or room in each dwelling. Each figure was not a representation but an actual spirit, or tibil thil. It protected the family and home from illness and other misfortunes. The spirit could also be used for divination; it could demand offerings and additions of other figures. The accumulation of statues on a family altar gave social status and were passed on from father to son. Most were frontal and symmetrical, but some have unusually animated gestures.
Provenance: Manfred Sch?fer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
Including professional custom made stand.
Object:
Ancestor Figure
Ethnic group:
Lobi
Country:
Burkina Faso
Material:
Wood
Period:
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand:
Yes
Dimensions:
77x15x10 cm
Weight:
5500 gram
Condition:
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Reserve: $200.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Ancestor Figure - Wood - Lobi - Burkina Faso
$200.00
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