Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Etiam vel risus imperdiet, gravida justo eu.
185.00 $
Lobi two heads amulet carved in wood, depicting twin figures with heads opposed.
The cult of twins is prominent in West Africa and representations of deceased twins are not uncommon.
These objects are carried by the living twin so as to preserve the spirit of the deceased twin.
Rich patina with encrustations, mid 20th century.
Collected in Lobi country, Burkina Faso.
Length: 10 cm (4″)
Width: 4 cm (1 1/2″)