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Lobi Bateba Shrine Figure
- Culture
- Lobi
- Origin
- Burkina Faso
- Object
- Figure
- Materials
- Wood
- Dimensions
- 21 cm high
- Catalogue
- TRB-148
A carved wooden bateba ti puo, or spirit figure, made for a Lobi shrine. Sculptures of this kind were understood as mediums to the spirit world. The surface is well handled and worn, with a deep patina built up over many years of use.
Provenance
Private New Jersey collection.Acquired
TRIBAL GATHERINGS · 2024
