Female figure "bateba ti puo"
Burkina Faso, Lobi
sold
EUR 150
Provenance
South German Private CollectionSize
H: 23 cm
H: 9.1 inch
Description
wood, paint residues, base
This figurine with beautifully carved face belongs to the “bateba” type “ti puo” - the “dangerous persons”. They are considered particularly effective in the fight against witches.