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A Lobi Ti Puo Shrine Idol

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A Lobi Ti Puo Shrine Idol: A tall carved wooden female shrine effigy of a spirit with left hand in the air, a pose said to ward off witchcraft and black magic. The idol measures 32 inches tall on its custom display stand. Lobi

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A Lobi Ti Puo Shrine Idol for Protection from Harm: A carved wooden shrine idol in the form of a Bateba ti puo (Dangerous Figure) Used to block the entrance of harmful forces from the village and household. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. prov

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A Lobi Ti Puo Shrine Idol Ex Banks Collection: A dramatic carved wooden shrine idol, an image of a spirit placed on village shrines to act as a medium to the spirit world. This example measures 13 inches tall, and will not balance well on its own.

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Tall Lobi Bateba Ti Puo Shrine Idol, African Art: A Very tall weathered and expressive carved wooden shrine idol known as a Bateba Ti Puo among the Lobi peoples of Burkina faso. The figure is very weathered and worn, though appears intact. The figure

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A Lobi Ti Puo Thil Shrine Idol: A carved wooden shrine idol in the form of a Bateba ti puo (Dangerous Figure) Used to block the entrance of harmful forces from the village and household. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The

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Lobi Bateba Ti Puo Ex Wheellock Collection: Archaic and eroded ancient carved wooden shrine idol with classic facial features and in the form of a Bateba Thil Ti Puo, a "Dangerous" Sculpture used in the protection from witchcraft. Lobi peoples,

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A Lobi Bateba Ti Puo Magic Fetish: A carved wooden shrine idol known locally as a Bateba Tip Puo or Dangerous Lobi. The Pose with raised arms is symbolic of magic and witchcraft and it was considered a powerful talisman for protection.

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A Lobi Bateba Thil Ti Puo to ward of Witchcraft: A carved wooden shrine idol or magic fetish used by a diviner as a talisman to ward off witchcraft and malevolent spirits. The sculpture is carved wood with a well weathered surface and most unusual t

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Lobi Bateba Ti Puo Witch Protection Idol, African Art: A tall carved wooden male effigy with long exaggerated arms in the air in a pose that indicates that this is a "dangerous" bateba known as a "Ti Puo" often used as protection from witchcraft. Lobi peo

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A Lobi Shrine Idol Ex Endicott Collection: A classic carved wooden bateba thil or spirit idol with colonial style cap on top, hands to chin in a prayer like pose and encrusted surface suggesting ritual use. The idol measures 8 5/8 inches tall,

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Lobi Shrine Idol of Bound Male & Female captive slaves: A carved wooden couple that appears to have been shrine figures that are uniquely bound together as captives or slaves. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Idol measures 18 x 7 inches.

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Unusual Lobi Shrine Idol w/ One Leg Ex Eugene Netzer NY: A wonderfully stylized example of a Bateba Thil or Spirit figure with one leg extended, the idol is seated on a stool, only one leg is present likely referring to some esoteric magic purpose. Lobi peo

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A Lobi Shrine Idol Ex Evan Maurer Collection: A carved wooden shrine idol known as a Bateba Thil or spirit figure with a weathered surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The figure measures 8 inches tall. Provenance: From the collectio

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A Fine Old Lobi Shrine Idol Ex Gansler Collection: A Highly stylized female effigy or bateba ( Spirit Idol) with encrusted sacrificial patina as well as classic form, tall conical head and protruding navel. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, Africa. The scul

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Rare Janus Lobi Bateba Shrine Idol of a Leg: A Rare carved wooden shrine idol with two faces and was carved in the fom of a human leg. There is likely some esoteric purpose as a magical aid. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, Africa. The carving measur

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Rare Janus Lobi bateba Shrine Idol: This is an uncommon style of female Bateba Thil shrine idol, with two heads in janus form and a well handled surface patina. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The idol measures 25.5 inches tall

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A carved wooden shrine idol with hands extended to the heavens, considered a protective fetish and typically placed on shrines to act as a medium to the spirit world. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Sculpture measures 16 inches on custom display stand. Provenance: The Prof. Gould collection, New York.

Condition

Good, well handled

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A Lobi Ti Puo Shrine Idol

Name: A Lobi Ti Puo Shrine Idol
SKU: 134964206
Price: 500 USD
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