Looking for period photos of Lobi

[Iain]

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. :shrug:

[David]

This may seem obvious, but i assume you tried google images?
http://www.google.com/search?q=lobi&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&prmd=ivns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=jPrLTZX7GpDPiALrx9mYBQ&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CA8Q_AUoAQ&biw=1423&bih=692

[Iain]

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.