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Pair of figures "bateba ti puo"

Burkina Faso, Lobi
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Provenance
Alfons Bermel, Berlin, Germany
Hans Bittlingmaier, Bad Kreuznach, Germany
Taille
H: 42 cm
46 cm
H: 16.5 inch
18.1 inch

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.


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