Chicago, IL
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Details
- Dimensions
- 3ʺW × 3ʺD × 13.5ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Figurative
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Burkina Faso
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Coffee
- Condition Notes
- Heavy ritual patina. Overall losses to figure commensurate and typical to type and with age. A tribally used authentic piece. Heavy ritual patina. Overall losses to figure commensurate and typical to type and with age. A tribally used authentic piece. less
- Description
- A carved Bateba figure from the Lobi people. Believed to embody Thil or spirits in nature, these figures played an … more A carved Bateba figure from the Lobi people. Believed to embody Thil or spirits in nature, these figures played an important roll in satisfying Thil, protecting, and even fighting witches. This fragment still retains much detail and a heavy ritual patina is still present. On custom mount. less
Chicago, IL
Super Seller
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