Primitive Eroded Old Lobi Bateba Shrine Idol Ex Gansler

A 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 b

A 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 scul

A well weathered and eroded old shrine idol featuring two faces in either direction, a encrusted surface of ritual offerings and a overall powerful and dramatic presence. Such figures are called bateb

A 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 ca

A 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 c

A 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 m

Genuine Old Lobi Bateba shrine fetish or "Spirit Figure" from Burkina Faso, West Africa. This Antique idol has a very well worn and well handled surface patina, it is hard to deny the age and use on t

Genuine Old Lobi Bateba shrine fetish or "Spirit Figure" from Burkina Faso, West Africa. This Antique idol has a very well worn and well handled surface patina,it appears to have been chewed away by r

This 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 foreh

This 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 Bateba

Archaic 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,

A 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 coll

A 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 c

Carved 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. Provenance

A Carved wooden effigy of a spirit with serene and somber expression and a heavily encrusted surface of organic matter, likely libations poured onto the idol as part of its ceremonial use. Lobi people

An old carved wooden Bateba Phuwe or Spirit figure for use on local shrines. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. Measures 10.5 inches on wooden base.

A Carved wooden male effigy, created from a heavy dense wood and having a dry weathered surface with earthen deposits suggesting years of use as a shrine idol. Lobi Peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa.

A carved wooden female shrine effigy or Bateba Thil, an image of a spirit from a shrine, Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The Idol measures 7 inches tall and has an encrusted and layered surfa

Carved 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 act

Tall carved wooden spirit idol meant for a Shrine. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. carved from a single piece of wood with obvious weathered and wear. The Statue was known as a "Bateba Phuwe"

A 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 inc

Carved 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. O

Carved 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.

A 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.