FEMALE STATUE, BATEBA - Burkina Faso - Lobi
FEMALE STATUE, BATEBA - Burkina Faso - Lobi First half of the 20th century. Wood with a light, crusty patina. Dimensions: H. 74 cm. Statue representing a protective spirit, formerly placed on a family or village altar (given its large size). The physical characteristics are characteristic of the Lobi style: the sagittal crest hairstyle, protruding and stylized ears, a long neck, and slender arms drawn back toward the pubis. The facial expressions are minimalist and hieratic. Expert: Coryse Mwape Internal Ref.: 323
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FEMALE STATUE, BATEBA - Burkina Faso - Lobi First half of the 20th century. Wood with a light, crusty patina. Dimensions: H. 74 cm. Statue representing a protective spirit, formerly placed on a family or village altar (given its large size). The physical characteristics are characteristic of the Lobi style: the sagittal crest hairstyle, protruding and stylized ears, a long neck, and slender arms drawn back toward the pubis. The facial expressions are minimalist and hieratic. Expert: Coryse Mwape Internal Ref.: 323
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