An important ancient komé pendant of classic rectangular shape with central ribbing, pierced by two suspension holes in the upper part and extended by a triangular baluster base. Among the Lobi, this ornament is the most powerful of all pendants, considered an object of protection that only the great Teésé hunters, founders of the cult's mother branch, could wear (Bagnolo, The great Lobi statuary, 2007, p. 135). Lobi, Burkina Faso Ivory, slight age cracks, small visible lack and slight chip in lower part, very fine patina. H. 18.5 cm Provenance : Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels Marc Blanpain Collection, Brussels