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Lobi Stool, Early 20th Century

$1,850

£1,399.59

€1,635.68

CA$2,647.74

A$2,690.33

CHF 1,524.14

MX$32,734.73

NOK 17,871.97

SEK 17,969.33

DKK 12,235.82

About the Item

This is a rare Lobi, Burkina Faso, hand carved stool thatdates to the early 20th century. The stool is Zoomorphic in form and represents a crocodile. The stool is in overall very good condition considering its age and use. The Lobi stools were carved from single blocks of wood. The more valuable stools are anthropomorphic, with the zoomorphic stools also having a higher valuation. This stool would make a superb addition to a 20th century art collection or as a contrast element of a period-designed space.

Dimensions:
Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Seat Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
Style:
Tribal (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin:
Burkina Faso
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
c. 1900-1920
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Overall very good condition with anticipated normal minor patination.
Seller Location:
Pasadena, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: mjhdesignarts.01.02.251stDibs: LU2519343402272

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