Item #1276
Type of Object: Lobi Figure
Ethnic Group: Lobi
Country of Origin: Burkina Faso
Measurement: 17 x 7.5 x 47.5 cm
Materials: Wood
Weight: 780 grams including stand
Overall Condition: Good
Damage, Repair: Splits
These nice Lobi figures (also called "Bateba") could be placed in the family altar and were used to revere spirits known as "Thil". With one or two hands in the air, also known as “Ti Puo”, protects the family from any harm from the spiritual world.
Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL