Sold2019A Fine Old Lobi Bateba Thil Shrine sculptureA very well handled and weathered wood sculpture, known as Bateba Thil, this is an effigy of a spirit, placed on local shrines to act as a medium to the spirit world. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, AfricSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Fine Old Lobi SculptureA carved wooden effigy of a male spirit with deep well handled surface patina and classic form. Such Idols known as Bateba Thil were considered mediums to the spirit world. The sculpture has been custSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Lobi Bateba Thil Shrine SculptureA Bold and dramatic female bateba Thil or spirit idol with a wonderful stylized face, carved eyes, flat top , arched back pose which gives the impression the idol is looking to the heavens. The figureSee Sold Price
Sold2019Eroded Old Lobi Bateba Thil Shrine Idol, African ArtThis is a rare old and field used Shrine idol from the Lobi peoples of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Carved from a light wood with highly stylized faces and form, exaggerated facial features, large forehSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Very Old Lobi Bateba Maternity Shrine sculptureA carved wooden effigy of a mother and child with a stylized female holding her child, and heavily eroded legs and torso suggesting a long period on the shrine and exposed to the elements. Lobi peopleSee 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
Sold2021A Lobi Bateba Thil Shrine IdolA Very Heavy Old and field used Lobi Bateba Shrine Idol, a Great example, custom mounted. From a New Jersey collection. Measures 25 inches on professional Base.See Sold Price
Sold2020Eroded Old Lobi Bateba Shrine Idol, African ArtA very old and weathered shrine idol with highly stylized facial features and a undeniable weathered surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The sculpture measures 22.25 inches tall on its cSee 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
Sold2021Old Lobi Bateba Thil Ex Robert BanksThis is a Shrine idol from the Lobi peoples of Burkina Faso, West Africa. Carved from a light wood with highly stylized face and form, Colon like facial features and large safari cap. Known as BatebaSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Iron Lobi Bateba Thil Shrine IdolA hand forged iron bateba Thil or spirit idol made by the village blacksmith, Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Sculpture measures 13 x 3.5 inches.See Sold Price
Sold2018ERODED OLD LOBI BATEBA SHRINE IDOLA fairly large carved wooden archaic looking sculpture with a well weathered surface and wonderful 'movement" suggested with the stylized form. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The sculpture mSee 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 Bateba Thil Ti Puo to ward of WitchcraftA carved wooden shrine idol or magic fetish used by a diviner as a talisman to ward off witchcraft and malevolent spirits. The sculpture is carved wood with a well weathered surface and most unusual tSee Sold Price
Sold2017Old Lobi Bateba Male Shrine Idol, African ArtCarved from a very heavy dense piece of wood, this male effigy from the Lobi peoples of Burkina faso, West Africa. Known as a Bateba Thil or Spirit figure, this idol was placed on local shrines to actSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Lobi Bateba Shrine Idol, African ArtA very old and weathered shrine idol with highly stylized facial features and a undeniable weathered surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The sculpture measures 22.25 inches tall on its cSee 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
2021A Lobi Bataba Thil Shrine Idol Ex William Wright NYA Lovely carved wooden shrine idol known as a Bateba Thil of Spirit figure often associated with protective talisman used by the Lobi peoples of Burkina Faso, West Africa. This sculpture has been custSee Sold Price
Sold2021Lovely Female Sculpture from the Lobi Ex Evan MaurerA carved wooden female shrine idol known as a Bateba Thil or spirit figure with a well handled surface. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The figure has been custom mounted and measures 10.25 iSee 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
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
Sold2024A Lobi Bateba Protection from Magic Idol Ex Becker CollectionA wonderfully exaggerated old carved wooden Bateba Thil or spirit figure with encrusted surface suggesting ritual offerings, eroded and worn feet, possibly chewed away by rodents on the shrine, and caSee 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
Sold2024A Lobi Shrine Head Ex Scanzi CollectionA Carved wooden shrine head effigy in classic form with well handled surface patina, and a wonderful tilted back form as the spirit idol looks to the heavens. Bateba Thil sculptures such as this repreSee Sold Price
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