Item #948
Type of object: Lobi Shrine Figure
Ethnic group: Lobi
Country of origin: Burkina Faso
Measurement: 18.5 x 11 x 44 cm
Materials: Wood
Weight: 795 grams including stand
Overall Condition: Excellent
Damage, Repair: None
These nice wood carvings (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, it also protects the family from any harm from the spiritual world.
Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL