LOBI IRONWORK, BURKINA FASO

 

LOBI
Bells 1-3
13" high
$125


The figures below have been sold and are left here for reference and educational purposes.



LOBI
Iron 1
SOLD

LOBI
Iron 2
SOLD

LOBI
Iron 3
SOLD
 


 

LOBI
Iron 4
SOLD

LOBI
Bells 4-5
SOLD

 

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Heads

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Figures

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Figures

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Stools

Photographs © Tim Hamill

LOBI, Ironwork, Burkina Faso

The Lobi, better known for their wood figures, heads and stools and terracotta vessels, make some objects from iron. These forged animals and bells exhibit the technical skill and artistry that Lobiblacksmiths brought to their work. They would do the smelting to get the iron from iron ore, then heat and hammer out both the tools and weapons used and these ritual objects.

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