Description

Lobi twins heads amulet carved in wood, depicting twin figures with heads opposed.
The cult of twins is prominent in West Africa and representations of deceased twin are not uncommon.
Rich patina with encrustations, mid 20th century.
Collected in Lobi country, Burkina Faso.

Length: 10 cm (4″)
Width: 4 cm (1 1/2″)