FEMALE STATUE, BATEBA - Burkina Faso - Lobi - Lot 331

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FEMALE STATUE, BATEBA - Burkina Faso - Lobi - Lot 331
FEMALE STATUE, BATEBA - Burkina Faso - Lobi First half of the 20th century. Wood with a light, crusty patina. Dimensions: H. 74 cm. Statue representing a protective spirit, formerly placed on a family or village altar (given its substantial size). The physical characteristics are characteristic of the Lobi style: the sagittal crest hairstyle, protruding and stylized ears, a long neck, and slender arms drawn back toward the pubis. The facial expressions are minimalist and hieratic. Research and documentation: Coryse Mwape, art historian specializing in ancient African art. Internal ref.: 323
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