Ancestor Lobi
Lobi · Burkina Faso
Reference: BRN-1
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- Height
- 22 cm
- Material
- Bronze
Figure performed by the procedure of lost wax. Notable are the tribal scarifications that the character presents throughout his body as well as his ornamentation of…
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Full original description
Figure performed by the procedure of lost wax. Notable are the tribal scarifications that the character presents throughout his body as well as his ornamentation of bracelets, bracelets and necklaces on neck, waist, wrists and ankles, characteristics that make him think that it is a remarkable one. He figures with a lot of strength that shows great authority. With the two arms raised and the palms of his hands stretched out to the front, he opposes the sorcerers and prevents them from entering the village. He rejects the curses that may fall on his people, which is why he ores with magic bracelets. Another significance of the figures with their arms raised is that of imploring the rain. It is a figure intended to be placed on family altars.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First third century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Burkina Faso. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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