African Lobi Head Altar From Burkina Faso - 20th

Measures : 15x15cm H:68cm
Estimated Date : Mid 20th Century
Beautiful Lobi head Altar figure with wood patina of use. This Lobi head is supposed to contain the “Khele”, a power present in every human being and following the death of an individual or an animal it must be mastered in order not to bring harm.
This wooden sculpture is an altar head from the Lobi people of Burkina Faso.
These votive pieces are often placed on altars to harness spiritual energies. It is characterized by a long, cylindrical neck and a patina of use shaped by the passage of time.