ijzeren slang Lobi

Iron snake of Lobi from area of today's Burkina Faso, West Africa. 22.5 cm, 9 inches.

These iron snakes were used by Lobi people to protect them from a snake's bit. As an inportant health amulet, they were also recognized and used as a kind of local currency. 

US $22,50, (EUR 17,40), 09-apr-05, ebay, tocomabyt
iron snake of Lobi from area of today's Burkina Faso, West Africa. 20 cm, 8 inches.
These iron snakes were used by Lobi people to protect them from a snake's bit. As an inportant health amulet, they were also recognized and used as a kind of local currency. 

US $91,00 (EUR 70,41), 22-feb-05 , ebay, tocomabyt
ron snake of Lobi from area of today's Burkina Faso, West Africa. 16 cm, 6 1/4 inches. This artifact is in original uncleaned condition. See photo for details.


These iron snakes were used by Lobi people to protect them from a snake's bit. As an inportant health amulet, they were also recognized and used as a kind of local currency. 

US $33,00, (EUR 25,26), 01-mrt-05 , ebay, tocomabyt