A Lobi headstake

A Lobi headstake of a well-known carver, Burkina Faso, collected in the Kampti region, partly heavy encrusted patina. This object refers to a type of sculptural object created by the Lobi people of West Africa, often used in their spiritual practices and rituals. These headstakes are a specific subset of Lobi art and hold a unique cultural and spiritual significance.

Magie Lobi, Galerie Flak, 2004, page 98/99

Height: 38 cm
Weight: 1, 5 kg