Sold2023A Lobi Ti Puo Shrine Idol Ex Banks CollectionA dramatic carved wooden shrine idol, an image of a spirit placed on village shrines to act as a medium to the spirit world. This example measures 13 inches tall, and will not balance well on its own.See Sold Price
Sold2023A Lobi Bateba Ti Puo Shrine idol Ex Banks CollectionCarved wood and showing some handling and wear, a classic Female Bateba Thil Ti Puo or Spirit idol from a Lobi Shrine. considered a protective talisman. Burkina faso, West Africa. The idol measures 5.See Sold Price
Sold2022Lobi Bateba Ti Puo Ex Wheellock CollectionArchaic and eroded ancient carved wooden shrine idol with classic facial features and in the form of a Bateba Thil Ti Puo, a "Dangerous" Sculpture used in the protection from witchcraft. Lobi peoples,See Sold Price
Sold2022A Lobi Bateba Shrine Idol Ex Banks collectionA carved wooden bateba Thil with extended arms and unusual treatment to the overall form. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The Figure measures 24 x 14 inches. Provenance: The Robert Banks collSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Seated Lobi Bateba Shrine Idol Ex Banks CollectionCarved from a dense wood and showing some weathering and wear, a classic Female Bateba Thil or Spirit idol from a Lobi Shrine. Burkina faso, West Africa. The idol measures 9.75 inches tall. ProvenanceSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Bold Lobi Thil Shrine Idol Ex Banks CollectionThis is a vintage sculpture from the Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Carved wooden image of a strong male known locally as Bateba Thil or Spirit figure. The sculpture measures 13 inches tallSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Lobi Bateba Seated Female Spirit Idol Ex Banks CollectionA carved wooden female effigy of a Bateba Thil, or Spirit from a Lobi shrine. The idol measures 10 x 2.5 inches. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Provenance: Ex Robert Banks collection, MD, USSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Lobi Ti Puo Shrine IdolA carved wooden shrine idol with hands extended to the heavens, considered a protective fetish and typically placed on shrines to act as a medium to the spirit world. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, WestSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Lobi Ti Puo Shrine IdolA tall carved wooden female shrine effigy of a spirit with left hand in the air, a pose said to ward off witchcraft and black magic. The idol measures 32 inches tall on its custom display stand. LobiSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Lobi Ti Puo Shrine Idol for Protection from HarmA carved wooden shrine idol in the form of a Bateba ti puo (Dangerous Figure) Used to block the entrance of harmful forces from the village and household. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. provSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Tchamba Shrine Idol Ex Banks CollectionA carved wooden idol with stylized form, arms carved to the side as a small angular design, conical hat and a well weathered surface. Tchamba peoples,Togo, West Africa. The sculpture measures 21.75 inSee Sold Price
Sold2023Abstract Adan Vodun Shrine Idol Ex Banks CollectionA wonderfully abstract and geometric carved wooden Vodun shrine idol from the Adan peoples, Ghana, Africa. The idol measures 8.75 inches on is base. Provenance: The Robert Banks collection, MD, USA #See Sold Price
Sold2023Primitive Vodun Shrine Idol Ex Banks CollectionA carved wooden Vodun shrine idol known locally as "Agevi" which is described as a wooden or earthen statuette of a person which symbolize mysticism and a connection to a forest spirit. Adan peoples,See Sold Price
Sold2023A Dan Janus Kedie Shrine Idol Ex Banks CollectionA carved wooden janus form shrine idol with two dan mask like faces and an undeniable golden honey colored patina from generations of handling. The heads are defined by slanted, slit-form eyes and finSee Sold Price
Sold2019Tall Lobi Bateba Ti Puo Shrine Idol, African ArtA Very tall weathered and expressive carved wooden shrine idol known as a Bateba Ti Puo among the Lobi peoples of Burkina faso. The figure is very weathered and worn, though appears intact. The figureSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Lobi Shrine Idol Ex Endicott CollectionA classic carved wooden bateba thil or spirit idol with colonial style cap on top, hands to chin in a prayer like pose and encrusted surface suggesting ritual use. The idol measures 8 5/8 inches tall,See Sold Price
Sold2016Monumental Lobi Bateba Ti Puo Shrine Idol African ArtLarge carved wooden idol from the Lobi peoples of Burkina faso, West Africa. Carved from a heavy dense wood and featuring a male ancestor with his arm raised high in the air. The Lobi carve bateba toSee Sold Price
Sold2016Old Lobi Bateba Ti Puo Shrine idol , African Tribal ArtCarved wooden idol from the Lobi of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Known as a "Bateba Ti Puo " this style of sculpture were created to be placed on village shrines to act as mediums to the spirit world. OSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Lobi Ti Puo Thil Shrine IdolA carved wooden shrine idol in the form of a Bateba ti puo (Dangerous Figure) Used to block the entrance of harmful forces from the village and household. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. TheSee Sold Price
Sold2018A Lobi Bateba Ti Puo Shrine idol with raised armCarved wooden male effigy of a Thil, or spirit figure known as a "Bateba Ti Puo" and was considered a powerful form of medium to the spirit world. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The sculpturSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Fine Old Lobi Shrine Idol Ex Gansler CollectionA Highly stylized female effigy or bateba ( Spirit Idol) with encrusted sacrificial patina as well as classic form, tall conical head and protruding navel. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, Africa. The sculSee Sold Price
Sold2020Three African Lobi "Bateba Ti Puo" Shrine IdolsThree African Lobi Carved Wood "Bateba Ti Puo" Shrine idols. Largest size: 13.75'' x 10.5'' x 2'' (35 x 27 x 5 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2024A Lobi Bateba Shrine idol Ex Endicott CollectionA carved wooden Female bateba thil spirit idol from a local shrine, with bold form and strong carving style. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Idol measures 15 inches tall on professional cSee Sold Price
Sold2015Old LOBI TI PUO Magic Fetish, Shrine idol, African ArtTall Impressive Lobi Ti Puo Magic fetish from the LOBI of Burkina Faso, West Africa. carved wooden idol with traditional rasied hand thought to deflect magic spells, witchcraft and Illness, a protectiSee Sold Price