A RARE AND BIZARRE DOUBLE FACED THIL FIGURE, LOBI TRIBE BURKINA FASO( No 4573 ) FURNITURE There are remnants of kaolin

There are remnants of kaolin in the recesses

Height approximately 24cm

Excellent well used patina

A striking eye shaped

This is a bright green traditional prestige necklace  from the Baule tribe of the Ivory Coast

A RARE AND BIZARRE DOUBLE FACED THIL FIGURE, LOBI TRIBE BURKINA FASO( No 4573 ) FURNITURE There are remnants of kaolinThis is a very unusual Thil figure from the Lobi people of Burkina Faso, west Africa. Features two faces emerging from an organic vertical form. The style of carving is very abstract. The patina is dry and well developed. In good condition. This is a rare and evocative piece. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. Length 35 cm approx