Antique Lobi Doll, Burkina Faso

Description of Significance:

This Lobi Figure is a captivating and mysterious sculpture that embodies the beliefs and traditions of the Lobi people in Burkina Faso.

Family altars in private dwellings were adorned with figures like this one that held great spiritual significance. Each figure was not a mere representation, but rather an actual spirit known as tibil thil that provided protection from illness and misfortune. Additionally, these spirits could be called upon for divination. The accumulation of statues on a family altar was not only a symbol of status, but also served as a cherished heirloom, passed down from generation to generation, typically from father to son.

This figure is a timeless and powerful sentinel that adds a touch of heritage to any décor.

Country of Origin:

• Burkina Faso
  

Dimensions:

• H:10" W:2.5'
  
• Height x Width

Materials: 

• Indigenous wood.

Display:

• Custom Base: We can make a custom base for this piece. Please let us know.
• Please let us know if you are interested in a different display option.

About Antique African Art:

Hemingway Gallery regards antique African art as the best artistic expression of aesthetic beauty and storytelling throughout the known history of art. Aside from artistic taste, African art accrues value in different ways than other genres, including use in ceremonial settings as well as age. 50 years is regarded as old or antique when it comes to wood masks and totems. Hemingway Gallery provides both authoritative insight and context into each artifact in the collection, possessing and readily exhibiting direct, intimate knowledge of the source and pedigree. The goal is to preserve and curate one-of-a-kind artifacts of importance while creating a platform for the acquisition of spectacular unique pieces within financial reach.

Our Pricing:

Hemingway Gallery ethically sources all the fine art in our collection. Our pricing correlates directly to the asking prices of artists, artisans and art dealers in the various African countries we collect from and the costs of importing their artwork to the U.S. We need to change the idea that artists should be paid pennies for their fine art just because it comes from Africa. Paying a fair price in Africa  is our number one priority and our pricing reflects that.

Shipping:

• Shipped with FedEx Ground. 
• We ship around the world! Our website is still new and is not yet processing automatic international shipping rates. Please contact us directly for custom shipping quotes outside the mainland USA (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Further Information:

Please email us at info@hemingwayafricangallery.com or call 212-838-3650 with the SKU # for further information on this piece.