Zemanek-Münster

Standing figure "bateba ti puo"

Burkina Faso, Lobi
Vendu 500 €
Taille
H: 19,5 cm
H: 7.7 inch

Description

wood, slightly encrusted greyish brown patina, sacrificial traces, min. dam., fine cracks, slight traces of abrasion, wooden socle;
belonging to the type of “dangerous persons” (“ti puo”), which show a defensive attitude, elevating one or both hands aside the head in order to ward off invisible enemies, they are effective in fighting witches as well.


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