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Catapults were practical hunting instruments, but figurative representations also gave them spiritual connotations. The depiction of a pregnant woman symbolises prosperity, fertility and care for the community. Such pieces transcended their practical function and were seen as talismans for protection and well-being. This specimen comes from a <strong>private collection in Castricum<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dimensions &amp; condition<\/strong><br \/>\nHeight 18.5 cm - width 9 cm - depth 3 cm.<br \/>\nCondition: good, with authentic signs of use and warm patina. An old drought crack is visible in the head, stable and befitting its age.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bijzondere Lobi katapult uit Burkina Faso die zowel als jachtwapen als ritueel object diende. Dit fraai gesneden exemplaar toont een zwangere vrouw, een zeldzaam thema dat verwijst naar vruchtbaarheid en bescherming. Herkomst &amp; betekenis De Lobi staan bekend om hun houten sculpturen en gebruiksvoorwerpen met diepe symboliek. Katapulten waren praktische jachtinstrumenten, maar kregen door figuratieve [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4921,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"Lobi katapult zwangere vrouw Burkina Faso \u2013 tribale kunst","_seopress_titles_desc":"Lobi katapult zwangere vrouw uit Burkina Faso. Zeldzaam tribaal kunstobject met fertiliteitssymboliek en warme patina. 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