Small male figure "bateba phuwe" ·  Burkina Faso, Lobi · ID: 3035009

Description

wood, slightly encrusted brown patina, with “phisa” coiffure, min. dam., small missing part (left foot tip), slight traces of abrasion;
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.