Looking for period photos of Lobi

Iain · 12th May 2011, 10:27 AM

Does anyone have any period photos of the Lobi ethnic group (Burkino Faso region being mainly where they live).

I am particularly interested in period costume/dress, shields and spears.

Any photos or tips to point me in the right direction are much appreciated. To start things off here's one, of a chap wearing cowry shells and outfitted as an elephant hunter apparently. Given that the group had a reputation as fierce warriors I was hoping to turn up a little more than Google has been providing.

David · 12th May 2011, 04:22 PM

This may seem obvious, but i assume you tried google images?
http://www.google.com/search?q=lobi&...w=1423&bih=692

Iain · 12th May 2011, 04:36 PM

Hi David,

I did indeed, including variations of French and English searches.

However the number of photos that are pre 1950s seems very slim at least online. I was hoping that perhaps there's a book or article out there that will have photos and more in depth descriptions of the group's clothing and weaponry. Most of the material I managed to find so far is from the tribal art perspective and very much focused on statues and ceremonial objects.

12th May 2011, 10:27 AM	#1
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,680	Looking for period photos of Lobi Does anyone have any period photos of the Lobi ethnic group (Burkino Faso region being mainly where they live). I am particularly interested in period costume/dress, shields and spears. Any photos or tips to point me in the right direction are much appreciated. To start things off here's one, of a chap wearing cowry shells and outfitted as an elephant hunter apparently. Given that the group had a reputation as fierce warriors I was hoping to turn up a little more than Google has been providing. Attached Images

12th May 2011, 04:22 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,026	This may seem obvious, but i assume you tried google images? http://www.google.com/search?q=lobi&...w=1423&bih=692

12th May 2011, 04:36 PM	#3
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,680	Hi David, I did indeed, including variations of French and English searches. However the number of photos that are pre 1950s seems very slim at least online. I was hoping that perhaps there's a book or article out there that will have photos and more in depth descriptions of the group's clothing and weaponry. Most of the material I managed to find so far is from the tribal art perspective and very much focused on statues and ceremonial objects.