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A Very Fine Carved Staff by Sikiré Kambiré (1896 - 1963)
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A Very Fine Carved Staff by Sikiré Kambiré (1896 - 1963)
Fine colour and patina
Wood
Lobi, Burkina Faso
Early 20th Century
Size: 104cm high - 40¾ ins high
Provenance:
Ex Private French collection
Ex Lucas Ratton, Paris, France
Ex Private English collection
This type of staff known as ‘Bober’ were used by the elders of the Lobi peoples, both supporting the spirit and allowing the transition from one world to another. However, with the passing of time these staffs lost their importance for social and religious purposes.
Further examples of Kambiré’s work can be found; ‘Afrique Noire’, Michel Leiris, Jacqueline Delange, nrf Gallimard Editions, 1967, pg. 280, no. 316, ‘Lobi. Crosse se portant sur l’épaule’ (sic) documentation iconographique, pg. 418, no. 316.
- Dimensions:Height: 40.75 in (103.51 cm)Width: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9363243329802
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