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A Lobi Bateba Ti Puo Magic Fetish

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Description

A carved wooden shrine idol known locally as a Bateba Tip Puo or Dangerous Lobi. The Pose with raised arms is symbolic of magic and witchcraft and it was considered a powerful talisman for protection. The Idol measures 8.75 inches tall on custom display stand. Lobi Peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Provenance: A Private Washington DC collection.

Condition

Good, well worn

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A Lobi Bateba Ti Puo Magic Fetish

Name: A Lobi Bateba Ti Puo Magic Fetish
SKU: 174289354
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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