Altarpiece (1) - Wood - Bateba - Lobi - Burkina Faso - 26 cm
Bateba shrine figures of the Lobi,; a combination of human-like features with superhuman qualities. They protected their owners from inaccessible areas such as evil thoughts and witchcraft. Finely executed, the smaller figure has a powerful, upright posture. Wood, dark brown patina, on a base. From a private collection in Germany. (Acquired between 1950 and 1970) .
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Bateba shrine figures of the Lobi,; a combination of human-like features with superhuman qualities. They protected their owners from inaccessible areas such as evil thoughts and witchcraft. Finely executed, the smaller figure has a powerful, upright posture. Wood, dark brown patina, on a base. From a private collection in Germany. (Acquired between 1950 and 1970) .
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