Auction 365 | AFRICA, OCEANIA & AMERICA - ARTE AFRICANA Traditional
Lot 70
Lobi - Burkina Faso
Male figure or Bateba. Hard wood. Signs of use.
This small male sculpture standing with arms along the body and gaze fixed forward, was used during the divinatory rites as an intermediary between the Lobi and the various Thila, kind of animist incarnation of spiritual entities of nature with specific abilities and supernatural powers both malevolent and benevolent.
Bateba of pleasant harmony of volumes and rich patina.
Measures: 16.0 x 4.0 x 3.0 cm
Starting price: € 400,00
Estimate: € 500,00 - 600,00
The lot will be auctioned on 16 June starting from 11:00.
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