Standing figure "bateba ti puo" ·  Burkina Faso, Lobi · ID: 3037727

Description

wood, encrusted greyish brown patina, sacrificial traces, remains of pigments, the left hand up to the chin, the right arm raised, a snake winding around the neck, min. dam., small missing parts (foot tips), slight traces of abrasion, 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.