Lobi statue, Burkina Faso, wood

Description

Lobi statue, Burkina Faso, wood
H : 10,8 in
Early 20th century, ex-private collection (Hyères – France)
Lobi statuette representing a woman with a raised arm. There is a good quality of sculpture, the triangular face is extended by the similar treatment of the breasts. The patina is deep, a mark of good age.