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Beautiful LOBI monoxyl tripod stool from Burkina Faso. Each LOBI man who underwent an initiation had to own one of these stools. This example is engraved with a stylized representation of 3 characters probably telling the story of its owner! When the elders approached him, he struck the ground with his stool as a sign of respect. These 3-legged stools were carried on the left shoulder when traveling. Beautiful brown patina of use.
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