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A Lobi Bateba Shrine idol Ex Endicott Collection

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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 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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Archaic Janus Lobi Bateba Spirit Idol Ex Dr Endicott: A well weathered and eroded old shrine idol featuring two faces in either direction, a encrusted surface of ritual offerings and a overall powerful and dramatic presence. Such figures are called bateb

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A Lobi Bateba Protection from Magic Idol Ex Becker Collection: A wonderfully exaggerated old carved wooden Bateba Thil or spirit figure with encrusted surface suggesting ritual offerings, eroded and worn feet, possibly chewed away by rodents on the shrine, and ca

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A Lobi Bateba Seated Female Spirit Idol Ex Banks Collection: A carved wooden female effigy of a Bateba Thil, or Spirit from a Lobi shrine. The idol measures 10 x 2.5 inches. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Provenance: Ex Robert Banks collection, MD, US

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A Bold Lobi Thil Shrine Idol Ex Banks Collection: This is a vintage sculpture from the Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Carved wooden image of a strong male known locally as Bateba Thil or Spirit figure. The sculpture measures 13 inches tall

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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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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 Ewe Shrine Idol Ex Endicott Collection: Carved wood , painted with kaolin clay pigments. Ewe shrine Figure, Ghana/ Togo, West Africa. Exhibited SMA Museum of African Art in 2012. Provenance: Ex Collection Dr Noble & Jean Endicott, NYC. The

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Primitive Eroded Old Lobi Bateba Shrine Idol Ex Gansler: A Highly stylized female effigy or bateba ( Spirit Idol) with encrusted sacrificial patina as well as classic form. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, Africa. The sculpture measures 7 inches tall on lucite b

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A Lobi Bateba Thil Shrine Idol Ex Volta Gallery DC 1980: A carved wooden female shrine effigy or Bateba Thil, an image of a spirit from a shrine, Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The Idol measures 7 inches tall and has an encrusted and layered surfa

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A Pair Of Lobi Bateba Thil Shrine Idols Ex Banks: A tall carved wooden pair of wooden idols with evidence of sacrificial matter and signs or ritual use as mediums to the spirit world. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The pair measure 19.5 inc

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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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A Lobi Bateba Thil Shrine Idol: A Very Heavy Old and field used Lobi Bateba Shrine Idol, a Great example, custom mounted. From a New Jersey collection. Measures 25 inches on professional Base.

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A Lobi Bateba Thil Shrine Idol: A carved wooden Lobi bateba thil or spirit figure for use on a local shrine. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The idol measures 13.25 x 6.5 inches. Provenance: Ex. Alfred Schienberg, NY; Ex. M

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A Lobi Bateba Shrine idol Ex Endicott Collection

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A carved wooden Female bateba thil spirit idol from a local shrine, with bold form and strong carving style. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Idol measures 15 inches tall on professional custom display stand. Provenance: Ex Dr Noble Endicott collection, New York, also a private New Jersey collection.

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Good, well worn

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A Lobi Bateba Shrine idol Ex Endicott Collection

Name: A Lobi Bateba Shrine idol Ex Endicott Collection
SKU: 174163535
Price: 130 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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