A Lobi Bateba Betise Copulating Couple, Ex Banks Collection

This 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 Lobi

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

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 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, US

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.

This 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 said

This 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 tall

Old impressive Bronze pendant of a copulating Lizard couple from the Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, Africa. The pendant measures 4 x 2 inches. Ex~ Evan Mauer Collection, California.

A weathered old carved wooden set or couple with well handled and worn surface patina and a wonderful abstract and stylized form. The Losso people live in Ghana and claim to be descendants of the Moss

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

A carved wooden protective shrine idol known as bateba Thil Bambar, or literally Paralysed Bateba. Among the Lobi figures depicting a seated man or woman with their legs stretched out in front of them

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 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

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

Lot of Three old African Carvings, including a Guro mask, A fang Byeri statue and a Lobi bateba statue. Ex Steve Tobin collection.

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 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.

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

Large and Rare African Lobi Bateba Figure, Burkina Faso. Carved wood. On stand. Size: 43.5'' x 9'' x 9'' (110 x 23 x 23 cm); Height on Stand: 44" (112 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonom

A 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 repre

A Carved wooden shrine head effigy in classic form with well handled surface patina. Bateba Thil sculptures such as this represent forest spirits and are kept on personal and village shrines to act as

A 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,

A carved wooden Bateba Thil spirit idol, in classic form, raised central crest, well handled surface, measures 7.5 inches on custom display stand. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. Provenance:

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