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Early 20th Century Lobi Tribal Chair – Burkina Faso

$771.41per item
£575.42per item
€650per item
CA$1,073.68per item
A$1,151.87per item
CHF 617.84per item
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A rare and beautifully aged Lobi tribal chair from Burkina Faso, dating to the early 1900s. Hand-carved from a single piece of hardwood, this sculptural piece reflects the refined minimalism and quiet strength of West African tribal design. The chair features a gently curved seat supported by two conical legs, with a gracefully arched handle or backrest extending from the rear — a distinctive and highly sought-after Lobi design element. The surface bears a rich, timeworn patina, with visible wear and subtle cracks that speak to its authentic use and age. Traditionally used by Lobi elders or men of status, such stools were personal possessions imbued with spiritual and ancestral significance. They are rarely shared and often accompanied their owners into burial, making well-preserved examples exceptionally rare. This piece stands out not only as a functional object but also as a museum-quality sculptural form, echoing the aesthetics that inspired early 20th-century modernist masters. Dimensions: heigth 12 cm, length 45 cm, width 16 cm Provenance: West Africa, Lobi People, Early 20th Century Condition: Excellent structural integrity with surface wear, patina, and minor age-related cracks consistent with its age and use. No restoration. Ideal For: Collectors of African tribal art, wabi-sabi interiors, minimalists, and admirers of modernist primitive design.
  • Creator:
    Lobi People (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Width: 17.72 in (45 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16 cm)Seat Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Burkina Faso
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    early 20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. normal age traces.
  • Seller Location:
    Bilzen, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10361246077332

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