Lobi Bateba figure - SOLD OUT

Bateba type figure from the Lobi in Burkina Faso. These traditional statues in ancient Volta are known in African art as protective sculptures.

This one, very old, has a lustrous patina. This piece was collected in Burkina Faso in the 1950s and has belonged to a large private Belgian collection for over 50 years.

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Data sheet

Presumed dating
Circa 1930
Size
41,5 cm
Ethnic group
Lobi
Material(s)
Wood
Country
Burkina Faso
Origin
Tribal art collection Belgium
Stand
Included
Condition
Excellent

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