Wrought Iron Snake, Lobi Peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa

Wrought iron snake, Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 13.75"H (15.25" on custom stand). PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Go

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

2 African Snake Form Currency Artifacts. 1) Snake Form Currency, Lobi People,Burkina Faso, West Africa, 20th C. Iron. Size: 5.5"H x 17"W x 2"D (14 x 43 x 5 cm). 2) Snake Form Currency, Gan People, Gha

A collection of 12 forged iron snakes from the Lobi peoples and 1 Bronze Serpent from the Gan ethnic group, Burkina faso, West Africa. Often referred to as units of currency among the tribe. The large

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"

Group of (4) forged iron human and animal figures, Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Appromiate size, 6.25"H (largest). PROVENANCE: From the estate of

This lot contains three Hand hammered iron snakes made by a Lobi village blacksmith in Burkina Faso, West Africa. The snake forms are often considered currency though can also have ritual significance

A hand forged iron bateba Thil or spirit idol made by the village blacksmith, Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Sculpture measures 13 x 3.5 inches.

A finely cast and mounted set of old bronze serpents from the Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Snakes measure 4 5/8 and also 4 3/4 inches tall. Provenance: A Private German collection.

A very large cast bronze image of a wavy snake with incised design and classic form. Gan or Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Pendant measures 8.5 inches long.

West Africa, Burkina Faso, Lobi peoples, early 20th century CE. This is an iron blade in the billhook style with a curved blade that is sharp on one side and has a small hook at the end; the handle of

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

Description: Hand-wrought iron currency used for trade and to show wealth. From the Lobi tribe of Burkina Faso. The snake like shape is traditional to this tribe. This snake is 16.25" long and comes w

Carved wooden Bateba Thil or Spirit figure in janus Form with signs or offerings and obvious weathering and age. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Idol has been custom mounted and measures

A carved wooden janus form head with elongated cylindrical neck, ridged coiffure and a well weathered surfca e suggesting many years as a shrine object. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The he

A Carved wooden Shrine head with tall slender spike and a finely carved head of a spirit of Bateba Thil. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The head measures 23.5 inches tall on custom display s

A carved wooden bateba Thil with extended arms and unusual treatment to the overall form. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The Figure measures 24 x 14 inches. Provenance: The Robert Banks coll

A carved wooden Lobi bateba thil or spirit figure for use on a local shrine. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The idol measures 13.25 x 6.5 inches. Provenance: Ex. Alfred Schienberg, NY; Ex. M

A highly stylized sculpture of a female Thil spirit known as bateba, which are placed on local shrines to act as a medium to the sprit world. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. This sculpture me

A Fine old Lobi clay vessel with raised designs and small fitted cone like lid on a globular like formed vessel. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The Vessel measures 6.5 x 6 inches. Provenance

A large old carved wooden chair that was designed as a Birthing chair, Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The entire chair is well worn and shows some age. The Chair measures 38.5 x 24.5 inches.

A tall carved wooden pair of wooden idols with evidence of sacrificial matter and signs or ritual use as mediums to the spirit world. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The pair measure 19.5 inc

A carved wooden shrine idol in the form of a Bateba ti puo (Dangerous Figure) Used to block the entrance of harmful forces from the village and household. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. prov

A wonderfully exaggerated wooden stool, carved from a single block of wood with incised designs and stylized form. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Stool measures 41 x 19 x 6 inches.