Lobi Standing Female Figure

A thin figure of iron, as upright as a candle.

This standing female figure was forged in iron by Lobi people of Burkina Faso, West Africa, in the 20th century. Iron figures from this area are often associated with protection or with ritual use. Long arms hang straight to her sides. She has a pointed crest on her head, a narrow neck, and a rounded abdomen with a deep navel. Her legs are straight. The iron is a dark, matte brown with a rough, scaled surface. A discreet rod and black base support her.

About 7.5 inches tall. Slim, straight and a touch severe.