Lobi Bronze Armlet Currency Manilla Santodomingo particularly as ceremonial headdresses for

particularly as ceremonial headdresses for the deceased

monumental pyramid-like constructions (huacas)

A lovely sancai-glazed miniature model of a food offering plate

Faint traces of dark pigmentation on the surface hint at its ancient use and handling

Lobi Bronze Armlet Currency Manilla Santodomingo particularly as ceremonial headdresses forLobi peoples, early to mid 20th century, Burkina Faso, West Africa An exceptional Lobi bronze manilla, cast using the traditional lost wax method and displaying the refined sculptural sensibility for which Lobi metalwork is admired. This aged armlet or anklet is divided into rhythmic decorative sections, each featuring deeply carved panels framed by pairs of raised, rounded knobs that create a bold and tactile surface. Manillas served as a primary