Janusheaded figure "bateba ti bala" · Burkina Faso, Lobi · ID: 3040074

Name: Janusheaded figure "bateba ti bala"
SKU: 3040074
Price: 1050 EUR
Availability: SoldOut

sold EUR 1,050

Provenance

Ilia Malichin, Baden-Baden, Germany

Size

H: 21,5 cm

H: 8.5 inch

Description

wood, slightly encrusted brown patina, delicate facial features, dam., small missing parts through insect caused damage, cracks, slight traces of abrasion, base;
belonging to the type of the extraordinary persons “bateba ti bala”, who are considered to be outstanding strong and powerful. The Lobi believed that an unusual outward appearance is equivalent with unusual talents and skills.

The object Janusheaded figure “bateba ti bala” with the object ID 3040074 was last part of the auction 82nd Tribal Art Auction at February 27, 2016 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 289 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,050.

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