Small male figure "bateba phuwe"
Burkina Faso, Lobi
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Provenance
Ralf Schulte-Bahrenberg, Duisburg, GermanyTaille
H: 28 cm
H: 11.0 inch
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.