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Primitive Eroded Old Lobi Bateba Shrine Idol Ex Gansler

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Eroded Old Lobi Bateba Thil Shrine Idol, African Art: This is a rare old and field used Shrine idol from the Lobi peoples of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Carved from a light wood with highly stylized faces and form, exaggerated facial features, large foreh

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A Lobi Bateba Shrine idol Ex Endicott Collection: 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 c

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Old Lobi Bateba Shrine Idol with Sacrificial Patina: A Carved wooden effigy of a spirit with serene and somber expression and a heavily encrusted surface of organic matter, likely libations poured onto the idol as part of its ceremonial use. Lobi people

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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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Primitive Eroded Old Lobi Bateba Shrine Idol Ex Gansler

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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 base. Provenance: Ex Jacques/ Jack Gansler, Under secretary of defense for President Bill Clinton.

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fair, eroded, loss to one hand, heavy surface patina

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Primitive Eroded Old Lobi Bateba Shrine Idol Ex Gansler

Name: Primitive Eroded Old Lobi Bateba Shrine Idol Ex Gansler
SKU: 81573749
Price: 90 USD
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