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Lobi Turtle

$655.51
£480
€558.75
CA$903.09
A$984.21
CHF 521.18
MX$11,821.38
NOK 6,598.26
SEK 6,066.45
DKK 4,173.24

About the Item

This is a delightful cast figure of a a Turtle from the Lobi people of Burkina Faso. Sensitively cast from mixed metals. The Turtle in Lobi society has great significance representing longevity and wisdom. The piece would have been placed on the right side of a high ranking chief when he was sitting with his elders. The poise and balance of the sculpture makes it decorative aswell as collectable . Very early 20th century and from a former French collector.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.58 in (4 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Metal,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
    Burkina Faso
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Glasgow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7062247007972

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