A Lobi headstake of a well known carver, Bukina 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.

s. also the last photo of this photosequence, Magie Lobi, Galerie Flak, 2004, page 98/99.

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Height: 38 cm
Weight: 1,5 kg