Zemanek-Münster

Small standing figure "bateba phuwe"

Burkina Faso, Lobi
sold EUR 1,600
Provenance
Josef Herman, Suffolk, Great Britain
Size
H: 23 cm
H: 9.1 inch

Description

wood, partly shiny dark brown patina, slender body, strong neck, pointed chin and flat crested coiffure, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, wooden socle;
belonging to the type of “ordinary bateba phuwe” who should protect humans against witches and sorcerers, should help finding a partner for marriage and prevent illness and infertility.


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