Item #642
Type of object: Lobi Shrine Figure
Ethnic group: Lobi
Country of origin: Burkina Faso
Approximate Age: Mid 20th century
Measurement: 24 x 5.5 x 41 cm
Materials: Wood
Weight: 464 grams including stand
Overall Condition: Excellent
Damage, Repair: None
Fine Lobi figures like this one (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