Statue African Male Vintage Lobi Wood Carved Burkina Faso Figure

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Statue African Male Vintage Lobi Wood Carved Burkina Faso Figure:
$30.00

This is Vintage Small Lobi Bateba Hand Carved Wood Statue from the Tribal People of Burkina Faso. Lobi Bateba figures have a wide degree of style and are made for a wide range of purposes. Lobi the term \"bateba\" translates to a \"wooden carved figure\". These figures usually have no specific defining posture and are often figures with arms straight down and the figures are looking straight ahead and often have a grim look on the face. These figures can have a variety of different functions. In Lobi communities anyone can learn to carve, it is not limited to people with specialized training. Lobi Bateba figures are believed to be able to act in behalf of their owner, they are considered a living being and have the ability to act out against forces that could harm it’s owner or bring good things to it’s owner depending on it’s intended purpose. This would be a lovely addition to your collection or a wonderful gift.I HAVE JUST PURCHASED A PRIVATE COLLECTION OF TRIBAL ART THAT HAS WAS COLLECTED IN THE FIELD AND WAREHOUSED FOR 25 YEARS. I WILL LISTING THESE WONDERFUL ITEMS FOR SALE.

Shows age, water discoloration, but is in good condition.5\" tall
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