{"product_id":"lobi-wooden-spoon-burkina-faso-153934","title":"Lobi Wooden Spoon Burkina Faso","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eHand-carved wooden spoon from the Lobi people of West Africa, originating from the border regions of present-day Burkina Faso, northern Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire. Crafted from a single piece of hardwood, the spoon features a deep, rounded bowl and a sculptural handle, often subtly tapering or carved with an understated geometric form characteristic of Lobi design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eAmong the Lobi, utilitarian objects were made with careful attention to balance and proportion. While primarily functional—used for serving and preparing staple foods such as millet porridge—such spoons also reflect the refined aesthetic sensibilities embedded in everyday life. The smooth patina developed through handling and use enhances the surface, revealing age and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1107\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eLobi woodwork is known for its restrained elegance and emphasis on form rather than elaborate surface decoration. This spoon embodies that tradition: practical, well-balanced, and quietly expressive. It stands as both a domestic implement and a sculptural example of West African craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_131ul_95\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" class=\"_ActivatorButton_131ul_99\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_131ul_22\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_HoverContainer_131ul_8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_131ul_48\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd Polaris-Text--breakAlways\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStains on the back of the handle. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight (In) 12.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 4.5\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 2.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e153934\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 153000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51196137013543,"sku":"153934","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_9094_4b2dde37-07aa-458f-9a02-41c16865f5a2.jpg?v=1774377845","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/lobi-wooden-spoon-burkina-faso-153934","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}