Pair of figures "bateba ti puo" ·  Burkina Faso, Lobi · ID: 3036220

Description

wood, remains of dark brown patina, one of them with the right arm raised, dam., missing parts through insect caused damage, cracks, traces of weathering, 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.