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A Lobi Heastake couple
A Lobi Heastake couple
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A Lobi Heastake couple, Burkina Faso, with a prominent bigger months beneath noses, framed by almond-shaped eyes, the hairstyle is in harmony with the overall image of this head with ears which is also underlined by he shape of the extended “neck” with a dominant chin, eyebrows are visible. The color is dark brown, signed of ritual use and age.
A “Lobi head” refers to a traditional sculpted wooden head or mask from the Lobi people, an ethnic group native to West Africa , particularly in Burkina Faso and arts of Ghana and Ivory Coast. The Lobi are known for their unique artistic style, and their carved wooden figures, including heads and masks, often have a highly stylized, abstract quality.
These sculptures are typically created for spiritual purposes, representing ancestral figures or deities, and they play an important role in the Lobi’s religious practices. The heads, often large and imposing, are thought to embody power, wisdom, and protection. They may also be used in ritual or ceremonies servings as a focal point for invoking spirits, asking for blessings, or seeking guidance from their ancestors.
Lobi art, in general, is known for its simplicity, bold lines, and expressive features, and these heads can sometimes appear quite minimalistic, with geometric shapes or elogated forms that evoke a sense of mysticism and reverence.
Height: 51 cm / 45 cm incl. stand
Weight: 3,4 kg / 3,4 kg
