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Lobi Vessel

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

Large Lobi terracotta vessels are among the rarest and most prized examples of African pottery.

Category

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

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century, Large Terracotta Vessel, Spiked Vase African Pottery, Lobi
Early 20th Century, Large Terracotta Vessel, Spiked Vase African Pottery, Lobi

Early 20th Century, Large Terracotta Vessel, Spiked Vase African Pottery, Lobi

Located in Göteborg, SE

Beautiful large African urn in terracotta made by the Lobi people of Burkina Faso. This urn is very decorative with a small figure sitting on the lid. The urn is 81 cm high and 45 c...

Category

Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

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LOBI POT, ARFRICA, 19th Century
LOBI POT, ARFRICA, 19th Century

LOBI POT, ARFRICA, 19th Century

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H 20 in Dm 16 in

LOBI POT, ARFRICA, 19th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful and rare, Lobi pots are among the most prized in African pottery. 19th Century. Burkina Faso, Africa.

Category

Antique 19th Century Urns

Materials

Clay

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Central African Pottery

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 Burkina Faso Lobi Pots
Pair of Burkina Faso Lobi Pots

Pair of Burkina Faso Lobi Pots

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H 20 in Dm 15 in

Pair of Burkina Faso Lobi Pots

Located in Dallas, TX

The Brendan Bass Estate Collection pays homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they ...

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

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

Located in Wainscott, NY

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Burkinabe Jars

Materials

Clay

Ghanaian Lobi Water Vessel
Ghanaian Lobi Water Vessel

Ghanaian Lobi Water Vessel

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H 16.75 in Dm 14.5 in

Ghanaian Lobi Water Vessel

Located in Chicago, IL

The Lobi peoples of Ghana and Burkina Faso have a deep focus on agriculture, leaving less of their time for artistic endeavors.

Category

Early 20th Century Ghanaian Primitive Vases

Materials

Terracotta

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Early 19th Century Ghanaian Lobi Water Vessel
Early 19th Century Ghanaian Lobi Water Vessel

Early 19th Century Ghanaian Lobi Water Vessel

Located in Chicago, IL

The Lobi peoples of Ghana and Burkina Faso have a deep focus on agriculture, leaving less of their time for artistic endeavors.

Category

Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

Large Old Lobi Pot, African
Large Old Lobi Pot, African

Large Old Lobi Pot, African

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H 18 in Dm 12 in

Large Old Lobi Pot, African

Located in Montecito, CA

Lobi pot, Burkina Faso, Africa.

Category

Vintage 1930s Jars

Lobi Tribe Lidded Vessel
Lobi Tribe Lidded Vessel

Lobi Tribe Lidded Vessel

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H 18 in Dm 13 in

Lobi Tribe Lidded Vessel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Terracotta lidded vessel. Beautiful, organic decorative design.

Category

20th Century Burkinabe Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

A Lobi Terra-Cotta Vessel with Knobbed Surface
A Lobi Terra-Cotta Vessel with Knobbed Surface

A Lobi Terra-Cotta Vessel with Knobbed Surface

Located in Long Island City, NY

By the Lobi people of Burkina Faso.

Category

Vintage 1950s Burkinabe Pottery

Lobi Terracotta Pot
Lobi Terracotta Pot

Lobi Terracotta Pot

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H 16.5 in W 17 in D 17 in

Lobi Terracotta Pot

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Graphically charged Lobi vessel from Burkina Faso. Great graphic presence and tactical earthen form.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

Burkina Faso, Lobi Pot Vessel African
Burkina Faso, Lobi Pot Vessel African

Burkina Faso, Lobi Pot Vessel African

Located in Montecito, CA

Large African vessel with beautiful patina.

Category

Vintage 1930s Jars

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Lobi Vessel For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the lobi vessel you’re looking for. A lobi vessel — often made from ceramic, terracotta and clay — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer lobi vessel, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A lobi vessel, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made lobi vessel has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Lobi People are consistently popular.

How Much is a Lobi Vessel?

The average selling price for a lobi vessel at 1stDibs is $1,823, while they’re typically $675 on the low end and $10,000 for the highest priced.