Sold2023A Lobi Bateba Betise Copulating Couple, Ex Banks CollectionThis is a vintage sculpture from the Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Carved wooden image of a male and female in the act of love making. Known locally as "Bateba Betise", It is said that LobiSee Sold Price
Sold2019VINTAGE LOBI BETISE COPULATING COUPLE, AFRICAN ARTThis is a fantastic vintage sculpture from the Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Carved wooden image of a male and female in the act of love making. Known locally as "Bateba Betise", It is saidSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Lobi Pair of Figures, "bateba bĂŞtise"Figurenpaar, "bateba bĂŞtise" Lobi, Burkina Faso Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 47 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, ZĂĽrich. CHF 800 / 1 200 EUR 688 / 1 032See Sold Price
Sold2021A Lobi Pair of Figures, "bateba bĂŞtise"Figurenpaar, "bateba bĂŞtise" Lobi, Burkina Faso Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 29 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, ZĂĽrich. CHF 600 / 1 200 EUR 516 / 1 032See Sold Price
Sold2020A Lobi Pair of Figures, "bateba bêtise"Figurenpaar, "bateba bêtise" Lobi, Burkina Faso Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 35,5 cm. Provenienz: - Alain & Angèle Larem, - Nachlass Madeleine und Jean-Jacques Keller (bis 1980 Abidjan, danach RheSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Lobi Elders Crook staffA beautifully patinated carved wooden elders crook from the Lobi tribe of Burkina faso, west Africa. The well handled staff depicts a human form in stylized form. The end of the crook refers to a birdSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Lobi Crook Staff Ex Prof. Gould CollectionA beautifully patinated carved wooden elders crook from the Lobi tribe of Burkina faso, west Africa. The well handled staff depicts a human form in stylized form. The end of the crook refers to a birdSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Large Lobi Shrine head, African Art.A Carved wooden Shrine head with tall slender spike and a finely carved head of a spirit of Bateba Thil. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The head measures 23.5 inches tall on custom display sSee Sold Price
Sold2020Early 20th C. African Lobi Wood Footed Dish**Originally Listed At $225** West Africa, Burkina Faso, Lobi tribe, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden dish of a shallow form resting atop a quartet of conical legs. Dense crosshaSee Sold Price
Sold2024Encrusted Lobi Magic FetishA carved wooden shrine idol encrusted with offerings and organic matter. A Bateba Thil Phuwe or spirit idol, Lobi Peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The sculpture measures 16 inches tall. Provenance:See Sold Price
Sold2020Rare Janus Lobi Bateba Shrine Idol of a LegA Rare carved wooden shrine idol with two faces and was carved in the fom of a human leg. There is likely some esoteric purpose as a magical aid. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, Africa. The carving measurSee Sold Price
Sold2016Lobi Snake Currency, Africa, Circa 1900Description: Hand-wrought iron currency used for trade and to show wealth. From the Lobi tribe of Burkina Faso. The snake like shape is traditional to this tribe. This snake is 16.25" long and comes wSee Sold Price
Sold2020Primitive Eroded Old Lobi Bateba Shrine Idol Ex GanslerA Highly stylized female effigy or bateba ( Spirit Idol) with encrusted sacrificial patina as well as classic form. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, Africa. The sculpture measures 7 inches tall on lucite bSee 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
Sold2017Old female ancestor figure - LOBI - (+ provenance)Date: Mid 20th century Origin/Tribe: Burkina Faso - Afrika Material: Wood Dimensions: 30 Additional Information: This Lobi bateba figure represented a female ancestor who was kept in a small sacred roSee 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
Sold2022A Janus Lobi Shrine Idol Ex Thomas WheelockCarved wooden Bateba Thil or Spirit figure in janus Form with signs or offerings and obvious weathering and age. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Idol has been custom mounted and measuresSee 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
Sold2022A Lobi Bateba Thil Shrine IdolA carved wooden Lobi bateba thil or spirit figure for use on a local shrine. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The idol measures 13.25 x 6.5 inches. Provenance: Ex. Alfred Schienberg, NY; Ex. MSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Long Legged Lobi Bateba Thil Shrine IdolA highly stylized sculpture of a female Thil spirit known as bateba, which are placed on local shrines to act as a medium to the sprit world. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. This sculpture meSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Pair Of Lobi Bateba Thil Shrine Idols Ex BanksA tall carved wooden pair of wooden idols with evidence of sacrificial matter and signs or ritual use as mediums to the spirit world. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The pair measure 19.5 incSee 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
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
Sold2023Rare Janus Lobi bateba Shrine IdolThis is an uncommon style of female Bateba Thil shrine idol, with two heads in janus form and a well handled surface patina. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The idol measures 25.5 inches tallSee Sold Price
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