Lobi Stool, Early 20th Century

$1,800.00

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.

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:

    GoodWear consistent with age and use. Overall very good condition with anticipated normal minor patination.

  • Seller Location:

    Pasadena, CA

  • Reference Number:

    Seller: mjhdesignarts.01.02.25