Lot n° 413
Estimation :
150 - 250
EUR
LOBI, Burkina Faso. Head presented on a long cylindrical pil - Lot 413
LOBI, Burkina Faso. Head presented on a long cylindrical pillar, its face carved with a watchful expression. Hardwood, old honey patina, traces of ritual projections and natural pigments, erosion on the lower part This head carved on a stake, called Baathil, occupies a central place in the ritual practices of the Lobi of Burkina Faso. Made of hardwood, it was traditionally planted in the ground, outside dwellings or on sacred mounds (Milkuùr). Supporting the khele - a vital spiritual force - it acted as a guardian and protector against harmful forces. H. 38 cm.
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