Description

Rare Lobi divination wood  divination figure of a chameleon;
The sacred animal, ‘Nùm khaà’, is a nocturnal mammal, believed to possess the most dangerous ‘Khélé’, or spirit. Despite its small size, it never hesitates to confront any kind of danger; its greatest power being its ability to metamorphose and camouflage itself in its surroundings.
Please see a similar example in: LOBI, by Daniela Bagnolo, p. 52
Excellent patina, mid 20th century – Collected in Burkina Faso.

Dimensions: 10 cm (4″) long – 7,5 cm (3″) high
Weight: 190 grams (6.6oz)