Small standing figure "bateba phuwe" ·  Burkina Faso, Lobi · ID: 3034626

Description

wood, partly shiny dark brown patina, slender body, strong neck, pointed chin and flat crested coiffure, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, wooden socle;
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.