Large Old Lobi Bateba Phuwe Shrine Idol, African Art
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Description
Tall carved wooden spirit idol meant for a Shrine. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. carved from a single piece of wood with obvious weathered and wear. The Statue was known as a "Bateba Phuwe", an image of a spirit which would act as a medium to the spirit world. Measures 31 inches tall and is carved from a heavy dense wood.
Condition
heavily worn and weathered, overall strong and what remains is stable. Statue does not stand well on its own.
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Large Old Lobi Bateba Phuwe Shrine Idol, African Art
Estimate $100 - $300
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