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African Lobi Head Altar From Burkina Faso - 20th century
African Lobi Head Altar From Burkina Faso - 20th century

African Lobi Head Altar From Burkina Faso - 20th century

Located in Linkebeek, BE

ethnic furniture - wabi sabi - African art Measures : 15x15cm H:68cm Estimated Date : Mid 20th Century Beautiful Lobi head Altar figure with wood patina of use.

Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

West African Lobi Ritual Staff, Burkina Faso, Early 20th Century
West African Lobi Ritual Staff, Burkina Faso, Early 20th Century

West African Lobi Ritual Staff, Burkina Faso, Early 20th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

Powerful in both form and presence, this Lobi staff stands as a rare expression of West African spiritual practice.

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Leather

African Antique Senufo Lobi Stool - African Stools from Late 80s
African Antique Senufo Lobi Stool - African Stools from Late 80s

African Antique Senufo Lobi Stool - African Stools from Late 80s

Located in Farmington, UT

Crafted in Cote d'Ivoire by hand, Stress and Wear signs are to be expected alongside imperfections such as chips, crack lines and slight breaks/wobbles. Given its nature, these imper...

Category

Vintage 1980s Ivorian Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

African Antique Senufo Lobi Stool - African Stools from Late 80s
African Antique Senufo Lobi Stool - African Stools from Late 80s

African Antique Senufo Lobi Stool - African Stools from Late 80s

Located in Farmington, UT

Crafted in Cote d'Ivoire by hand, Stress and Wear signs are to be expected alongside imperfections such as chips, crack lines and slight breaks/wobbles. Given its nature, these imper...

Category

Vintage 1980s Ivorian Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

Modernist, Lobi Terracotta Floor Pot, Africa, 20th C.
Modernist, Lobi Terracotta Floor Pot, Africa, 20th C.

Modernist, Lobi Terracotta Floor Pot, Africa, 20th C.

Located in Stamford, CT

Modernist, Lobi Terracotta Floor Pot, Africa, 20th C. An example of a Lobi terracotta pot, an artifact from the Lobi people of Burkina Faso in West Africa.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Terracotta

Sculptural African Low Stool of the Lobi Tribe
Sculptural African Low Stool of the Lobi Tribe

Sculptural African Low Stool of the Lobi Tribe

Located in Fort Collins, CO

This is a low stool, made in Burkina Faso sometime in the early 20th century. It was carved from a single piece of African hardwood, and has a beautiful, weathered patina. It featur...

Category

20th Century Burkinabe Folk Art Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th Century, Carved Wooden Lobi Stool, Burkina Faso, African
Early 20th Century, Carved Wooden Lobi Stool, Burkina Faso, African

Early 20th Century, Carved Wooden Lobi Stool, Burkina Faso, African

Located in Odense, DK

This fine early 20th century Lobi or Bwa stool originates from Burkina Faso or Mali, a rare example of African tribal artistry and functional design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Stools

Materials

Wood

20th Century-African, Iron Object Made by the Lobi Tribe of Burkina Faso, Africa
20th Century-African, Iron Object Made by the Lobi Tribe of Burkina Faso, Africa

20th Century-African, Iron Object Made by the Lobi Tribe of Burkina Faso, Africa

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

An iron figurine made in Africa around the 20th century. In many countries in Africa, iron objects are used for objects, coins, tools, and rituals.

Category

20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Mid 20th Century, Hand-Carved Wooden Lobi Stool, Burkina Faso, Africa
Mid 20th Century, Hand-Carved Wooden Lobi Stool, Burkina Faso, Africa

Mid 20th Century, Hand-Carved Wooden Lobi Stool, Burkina Faso, Africa

Located in Odense, DK

A sculptural hand-carved stool from the Lobi people of West Africa, most likely originating from Burkina Faso and dating to the mid 20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Stools

Materials

Wood

Rare Lobi Double Figure Male Female Standing on Shoulders Ghana Africa
Rare Lobi Double Figure Male Female Standing on Shoulders Ghana Africa

Rare Lobi Double Figure Male Female Standing on Shoulders Ghana Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Rare double joined standing figure with male figure on top standing on female shoulders. Deep patina and wear from traditional use. Finely carved and expressive faces. 11 1/4 inche...

Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old Antique Lobi Wooden Female Figure Sculpture Produced in Burkina Faso, Africa
Old Antique Lobi Wooden Female Figure Sculpture Produced in Burkina Faso, Africa

Old Antique Lobi Wooden Female Figure Sculpture Produced in Burkina Faso, Africa

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare mid century Lobi folk tribal art female figure wooden sculpture produced in Burkina Faso, Africa by anonymous designer in the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Rustic African Stained Wooden Bench
Rustic African Stained Wooden Bench

Rustic African Stained Wooden Bench

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary Rustic African (Ghanaian Lobi) dark stained hard wood stool with chunky tapered cylindrical legs.

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20th Century African Tribal Benches

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Dagalo African Lobi Tribal Deck Chair Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast
Dagalo African Lobi Tribal Deck Chair Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast

Dagalo African Lobi Tribal Deck Chair Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 11.03 in D 35.44 in

Dagalo African Lobi Tribal Deck Chair Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast

Located in London, GB

Lobi Tribal Dagalo deck chair from Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast. Carved from a single piece of wood with the normal characteristics of the Lobi tribe, this seat was used by men only.

Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Strong Cubist Lobi Standing Figure Ghana Burkina Faso Africa, Early 20th Century
Strong Cubist Lobi Standing Figure Ghana Burkina Faso Africa, Early 20th Century

Strong Cubist Lobi Standing Figure Ghana Burkina Faso Africa, Early 20th Century

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Finely carved large geometric figure from the Lobi, of Ghana and Burkina Faso, dating from the early to mid-20th century. It has a captivating gaze. Carved from very hard wood with s...

Category

Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Faithful companion - Oil Painting Pink White Blue Brown Black Yellow Red Pale

Faithful companion - Oil Painting Pink White Blue Brown Black Yellow Red Pale

By Florence Metge

Located in Sofia, BG

She wrote two dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co-author of: Lobi Monumentales miniatures published by Toguna (2015) Currently, his worksh...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Oedipus and Antigone Diptych Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Yellow Orange
Oedipus and Antigone Diptych Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Yellow Orange

Oedipus and Antigone Diptych Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Yellow Orange

By Florence Metge

Located in Sofia, BG

She wrote two dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co-author of: Lobi Monumentales miniatures published by Toguna (2015) Currently, his worksh...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

We Have to Grow Up - Oil Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Yellow Red

We Have to Grow Up - Oil Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Yellow Red

By Florence Metge

Located in Sofia, BG

She wrote two dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co-author of: Lobi Monumentales miniatures published by Toguna (2015) Currently, his worksh...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Summer Night - Oil Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Yellow Red
Summer Night - Oil Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Yellow Red

Summer Night - Oil Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Yellow Red

By Florence Metge

Located in Sofia, BG

She wrote two dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co-author of: Lobi Monumentales miniatures published by Toguna (2015) Currently, his worksh...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Woman in the Mirror - Oil Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Yellow Red
Woman in the Mirror - Oil Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Yellow Red

Woman in the Mirror - Oil Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Yellow Red

By Florence Metge

Located in Sofia, BG

She wrote two dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co-author of: Lobi Monumentales miniatures published by Toguna (2015) Currently, his worksh...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Along the Water - Figurative Oil Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Yellow

Along the Water - Figurative Oil Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Yellow

By Florence Metge

Located in Sofia, BG

She wrote two dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co-author of: Lobi Monumentales miniatures published by Toguna (2015) Currently, his worksh...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Saint Valentin - Oil Painting Red Pink Green White Blue Brown Black
Saint Valentin - Oil Painting Red Pink Green White Blue Brown Black

Saint Valentin - Oil Painting Red Pink Green White Blue Brown Black

By Florence Metge

Located in Sofia, BG

She wrote two dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co-author of: Lobi Monumentales miniatures published by Toguna (2015) Currently, his worksh...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Confidences - Acrylic Painting Purple Green White Blue Brown Black Yellow Red
Confidences - Acrylic Painting Purple Green White Blue Brown Black Yellow Red

Confidences - Acrylic Painting Purple Green White Blue Brown Black Yellow Red

By Florence Metge

Located in Sofia, BG

She wrote two dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co-author of: Lobi Monumentales miniatures published by Toguna (2015) Currently, his worksh...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

Confusion - Oil Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Red Yellow Black
Confusion - Oil Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Red Yellow Black

Confusion - Oil Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Red Yellow Black

By Florence Metge

Located in Sofia, BG

She wrote two dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co-author of: Lobi Monumentales miniatures published by Toguna (2015) Currently, his worksh...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

She Is - Oil Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Yellow Red
She Is - Oil Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Yellow Red

She Is - Oil Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Yellow Red

By Florence Metge

Located in Sofia, BG

She wrote two dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co-author of: Lobi Monumentales miniatures published by Toguna (2015) Currently, his worksh...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Lonely Girl - Acrylic Painting Red Beige White Blue Brown Black Yellow

Lonely Girl - Acrylic Painting Red Beige White Blue Brown Black Yellow

By Florence Metge

Located in Sofia, BG

She wrote two dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co-author of: Lobi Monumentales miniatures published by Toguna (2015) Currently, his worksh...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The House in The Forest - Acrylic Painting Pink White Blue Brown Black Yellow

The House in The Forest - Acrylic Painting Pink White Blue Brown Black Yellow

By Florence Metge

Located in Sofia, BG

She wrote two dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co-author of: Lobi Monumentales miniatures published by Toguna (2015) Currently, his worksh...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Reading - Acrylic Figurative Painting Colors Pink Green White Blue Brown

Reading - Acrylic Figurative Painting Colors Pink Green White Blue Brown

By Florence Metge

Located in Sofia, BG

She wrote two dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co-author of: Lobi Monumentales miniatures published by Toguna (2015) Currently, his worksh...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

The Railway Station - Acrylic Painting Green White Blue Brown Black Yellow

The Railway Station - Acrylic Painting Green White Blue Brown Black Yellow

By Florence Metge

Located in Sofia, BG

She wrote two dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co-author of: Lobi Monumentales miniatures published by Toguna (2015) Currently, his worksh...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The scarf - Acrylic Figurative Painting Colors Purple Green White Blue Yellow

The scarf - Acrylic Figurative Painting Colors Purple Green White Blue Yellow

By Florence Metge

Located in Sofia, BG

She wrote two dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co-author of: Lobi Monumentales miniatures published by Toguna (2015) Currently, his worksh...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Face-to-face - Acrylic Figurative Painting Green Red White Blue Brown Yellow

Face-to-face - Acrylic Figurative Painting Green Red White Blue Brown Yellow

By Florence Metge

Located in Sofia, BG

She wrote two dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co-author of: Lobi Monumentales miniatures published by Toguna (2015) Currently, his worksh...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mermaid - French Artist Acrylic Painting colors Green White Blue Brown Black

Mermaid - French Artist Acrylic Painting colors Green White Blue Brown Black

By Florence Metge

Located in Sofia, BG

She wrote two dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co-author of: Lobi Monumentales miniatures published by Toguna (2015) Currently, his worksh...

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Little Quail - Acrylic Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Black Yellow

The Little Quail - Acrylic Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Black Yellow

By Florence Metge

Located in Sofia, BG

She wrote two dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co-author of: Lobi Monumentales miniatures published by Toguna (2015) Currently, his worksh...

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Waiting - Acrylic Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Black Yellow

Waiting - Acrylic Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Black Yellow

By Florence Metge

Located in Sofia, BG

She wrote two dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co-author of: Lobi Monumentales miniatures published by Toguna (2015) Currently, his worksh...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Red Gloves - Acrylic Painting Red Pink Green White Blue Brown Black Yellow

Red Gloves - Acrylic Painting Red Pink Green White Blue Brown Black Yellow

By Florence Metge

Located in Sofia, BG

She wrote two dissertations: Contemporary Art in Ivory Coast and Ma-miWata in West Africa. Co-author of: Lobi Monumentales miniatures published by Toguna (2015) Currently, his worksh...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

African Lobi Terracotta Spiked Vase
African Lobi Terracotta Spiked Vase

African Lobi Terracotta Spiked Vase

Located in Astoria, NY

West African, Lobi people of Burkina Faso, terracotta pottery vessel with spike covered surface and waisted form.

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Vases

Materials

Pottery

Pair of African Lobi Tribe Wooden Chairs, 20th Century Folk Art
Pair of African Lobi Tribe Wooden Chairs, 20th Century Folk Art

Pair of African Lobi Tribe Wooden Chairs, 20th Century Folk Art

Located in Valby, 84

This unique pair of Lobi chairs from West Africa showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of the Lobi people, renowned for their functional yet sculptural designs.

Category

20th Century African Tribal Primitives

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

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H 12 in W 11 in D 10 in

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana.

Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana.

Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

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H 12 in W 10 in D 9.5 in

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana.

Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

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H 11.5 in Dm 8 in

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana.

Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

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H 10.5 in W 11.5 in D 11 in

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana.

Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

West African  Stool
West African  Stool

West African Stool

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H 7 in W 21 in D 7 in

West African Stool

Located in Brooklyn, NY

West African, Lobi tribe, carved single wood stool, for young female ceremonial rituals from the Burkinafaso region of West Africa.

Category

Antique 19th Century Stools

Cote Ivoire Hand Carved Lobi African Stool
Cote Ivoire Hand Carved Lobi African Stool

Cote Ivoire Hand Carved Lobi African Stool

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H 12 in W 13 in D 12.5 in

Cote Ivoire Hand Carved Lobi African Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana.

Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Hand Carved Lobi African Stool
Cote Ivoire Hand Carved Lobi African Stool

Cote Ivoire Hand Carved Lobi African Stool

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H 12.5 in W 10.5 in D 8.75 in

Cote Ivoire Hand Carved Lobi African Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana.

Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Hand Carved Lobi African Stool
Cote Ivoire Hand Carved Lobi African Stool

Cote Ivoire Hand Carved Lobi African Stool

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H 12 in W 13.5 in D 13 in

Cote Ivoire Hand Carved Lobi African Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana.

Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Lobi Wood Three Seat African Bench
Lobi Wood Three Seat African Bench

Lobi Wood Three Seat African Bench

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H 11.5 in W 10.5 in D 44 in

Lobi Wood Three Seat African Bench

By Lobi People

Located in Dallas, TX

This uniquely shaped four-legged stool comes from the Lobi people of the Northern Ivory Coast and Ghana and the lower reaches of Burkina Faso. Spread across the boundaries of three c...

Category

Vintage 1970s Ghanaian Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Reclaimed Chinese Elm Footrest
Reclaimed Chinese Elm Footrest

Reclaimed Chinese Elm Footrest

Located in Chicago, IL

The rest's simple form highlights every knot, split, groove, and color variation in our expressive 18th century elmwood timbers. Reminiscent of African Lobi stools, the footrest has ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Tribal Footstools

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Standing Lobi Tribal Figure, Ghana, Africa
Standing Lobi Tribal Figure, Ghana, Africa

Standing Lobi Tribal Figure, Ghana, Africa

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H 23.75 in W 4 in D 5 in

Standing Lobi Tribal Figure, Ghana, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

24 inch standing Lobi tribal figure, Ghana, Africa. Tall Lobi figure with strong features, old, very hard wood with deep patina from native use.

Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large Lobi Vessel
Large Lobi Vessel

Large Lobi Vessel

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H 14.5 in W 16.5 in

Large Lobi Vessel

Located in Wainscott, NY

Vessel created by the Lobi People of Burking Faso, Mali Africa Terracotta warted vessel.

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Early 20th Century Central African Pottery

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Lobi Chair from West Africa
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Lobi Chair from West Africa

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Lobi Chair from West Africa

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Hand carved from a single piece of wood with lovely patina. A beautiful piece of art or a functional chaise to sit or recline on, circa 1950 This African chair was sourced in the ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Primitive Benches

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

African Grain Jar
African Grain Jar

African Grain Jar

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H 14 in Dm 14 in

African Grain Jar

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful antique African grain jar from the Lobi tribe in Burkinafaso West Africa.

Category

Antique 19th Century Pottery

African Lobi Stool
African Lobi Stool

African Lobi Stool

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H 10.75 in Dm 11.25 in

African Lobi Stool

Located in Long Island City, NY

African Lobi Stool carved from a single block of wood.

Category

20th Century Malian Stools

Materials

Wood

Set of 1940s Hard Wood African Lobi Stools with Carved and Pyrogravure Details
Set of 1940s Hard Wood African Lobi Stools with Carved and Pyrogravure Details

Set of 1940s Hard Wood African Lobi Stools with Carved and Pyrogravure Details

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Two hand carved hardwood stools with pyrographic decoration from the Sikire Kambire School of the Gaoua region of Burkina Faso (Lobi People, circa 1947). Composed of four legs suppor...

Category

Vintage 1940s Burkinabe Tribal Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Three-Legged Wooden Lobi Stool
Three-Legged Wooden Lobi Stool

Three-Legged Wooden Lobi Stool

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H 16 in W 9 in D 13 in

Three-Legged Wooden Lobi Stool

By Lobi People

Located in New York, NY

This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana.

Category

Late 20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Stools

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

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H 11.5 in Dm 8 in

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana.

Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

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H 12 in W 11.5 in D 11 in

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana.

Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

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H 12 in W 10.25 in D 10 in

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana.

Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

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H 10.5 in Dm 9.5 in

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana.

Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

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H 11.5 in Dm 8 in

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana.

Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

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H 11.5 in Dm 8 in

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana.

Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

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H 10.5 in W 10.25 in D 10 in

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi people of Ghana.

Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

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H 11 in W 11 in D 9.25 in

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana.

Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

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H 12 in Dm 10 in

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana.

Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool
Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

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H 10.5 in W 11 in D 10.5 in

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana.

Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Wood Stool or Side Table
Cote Ivoire Lobi African Wood Stool or Side Table

Cote Ivoire Lobi African Wood Stool or Side Table

Located in Chicago, IL

This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana.

Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Cote Ivoire Hand Carved Lobi African Stool
Cote Ivoire Hand Carved Lobi African Stool

Cote Ivoire Hand Carved Lobi African Stool

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H 12 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Cote Ivoire Hand Carved Lobi African Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

This African Lobi stool was created by the Lobi People of Ghana.

Category

2010s Ivorian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Rustic West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s
Rustic West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s

Rustic West African Tribal Lobi Chair, Burkina Faso, Wabi Sabi, 1940s

Located in Odense, DK

A highly decorative African Lobi chair, crafted in Burkina Faso during the 1940s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Chairs

Materials

Wood

Lobi Terracotta Vessel, African Pottery
Lobi Terracotta Vessel, African Pottery

Lobi Terracotta Vessel, African Pottery

By Lobi People

Located in Sharon, CT

A very large and heavy globular bowl, rounded bottom and with its lid.

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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Ceramics

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Clay

Early 20th Century African, Burkina Faso Lobi Vessel with Lid
Early 20th Century African, Burkina Faso Lobi Vessel with Lid

Early 20th Century African, Burkina Faso Lobi Vessel with Lid

By Lobi People

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Early 20th Century African, Burkina Faso Lobi Vessel with Lid. The Lobi are an African Tribe of people who originated in Ghana and migrated to southern Burkina Faso.

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Carved Wood Tribal Seat-Lobi Tribe/ Africa
Carved Wood Tribal Seat-Lobi Tribe/ Africa

Carved Wood Tribal Seat-Lobi Tribe/ Africa

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Carved Wood Tribal Seat-Lobi Tribe/ Africa

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Large and very sculptural carved wood stool in all original condition. Very solid and elemental form. Age appropriate wear.

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Tribal Lobi Standing Female Figure, Ghana, Africa
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Tribal Lobi Standing Female Figure, Ghana, Africa

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Tribal Lobi standing female figure, Ghana, Africa Standing female figure with offering bowl on top of her head, nice sculpture, early colonial influence shown in high heel shoes.

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African Lobi For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal African lobi for your home. An African lobi — often made from wood, metal and iron — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an African lobi, we have 68 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African lobi — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An African lobi is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. Andrianna Shamaris, Lobi People and Pia Chevalier each produced at least one beautiful African lobi that is worth considering.

How Much is an African Lobi?

Prices for an African lobi start at $98 and top out at $13,143 with the average selling for $1,100.