Standing figure "bateba ti puo"
Burkina Faso, Lobi
sold
EUR 4,500
Provenance
Peter Loebarth, Hameln, GermanySize
H: 88,5 cm
H: 34.8 inch
Description
wood, encrusted greyish brown patina, sacrificial traces, remains of pigments, the left hand up to the chin, the right arm raised, a snake winding around the neck, min. dam., small missing parts (foot tips), slight traces of abrasion, base;
present figure belongs to the type of “dangerous persons” (ti puo), they show a defense attitude, elevating one or both hands next to the head to block the house for invisible enemies; they are even more effective in fighting witches.