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- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 2ʺD × 19ʺH
- Period
- Mid 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
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Wear and patina commensurate with age and use. Break to front of foot. Wear and patina commensurate with age and use. Break to front of foot. less
- Description
- A carved wooden Bateba from the Lobi people. Bateba are believed to embody the Thil or nature spirits. Kept for … more A carved wooden Bateba from the Lobi people. Bateba are believed to embody the Thil or nature spirits. Kept for protection, they warded off evil and were believed to become animated in the absence of their owners. With a playful arms up position and heavy ritual patina. less
Chicago, IL
Super Seller
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