Description: African tribal artA fine old Lobi headrest Burkino FasoThis piece would have been used by a Lobi important man , with a handle The Stool would also have been used as a headrest for sleeping . The patina on the carrying handle and the seated part are very different indicating years of use . When the owner died the stool would have been ritually blessed and placed in the family shrine . As in many African animist cultures a man`s stool or headrest is the symbol of his soul. As a piece of tribal art that has seen a lifetime of use you could not find a better example.9.25" w by 7.25" h by 4" dthanks
Price: 161.5 USD
Location: New Rochelle, New York
End Time: 2024-02-04T22:31:25.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Color: Brown
Maker: african
Material: Wood
Original/Reproduction: Original
Tribe: kambatta