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Such catapults were not just utensils, but often served as status symbols and protective objects within the Lobi culture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin &amp; meaning<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Lobi from Burkina Faso are known for their unique imagery that combines simplicity and symbolism. Catapults like this one were traditionally used for hunting, but also as personal objects with spiritual connotations. This piece is from a private collection in Castricum.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dimensions<\/strong><br \/>\nHeight: 16 cm<br \/>\nWidth: 9 cm<br \/>\nDepth: 3 cm<\/p>\n<p>Condition: signs of use appropriate to its age, with a natural patina highlighting its authenticity.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bijzonder Lobi katapult van een man uit Burkina Faso, met krachtige expressie en karakteristieke vormgeving. Deze houten katapult toont een gestileerde man met opgetrokken armen die de vorkvorm van het wapen vormen. 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