Figure féminine debout "bateba phuwe" ·  Burkina Faso, Lobi · ID: 3042592

Description

wood, encrusted patina, traces of red and white pigment, elongated upper part of the body with flat breasts, striking large eyes with bulging eyeballs, slightly dam., insect caused missing parts (both legs), cracks, abrasion of paint, base.
With the Lobi, the so-called “thila” are responsible to give ritual instructions to the people. The “thila” are invisible beings provided with supernatural powers and skills, who serve as mediatiors between god and the people. In case of problems the “thila” give order to have a figure sculpted. These figures are called “bateba” and have to fulfill a special task within a temporary fixed time.

L’objet Figure féminine debout “bateba phuwe” avec l’ID d’objet 3042592 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 87e vente aux enchères Tribal Art dans 11 novembre 2017 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 217 a atteint un prix de vente de 1 800 €.

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