Sold2018Lot of 3 Early 20th C. African Lobi Wood Bateba FiguresWestern Africa, Burkina Faso, Lobi peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. Three fine standing male Bateba figures, hand-carved from hard wood, created to guard against sorcery, evil, and illness -See Sold Price
Sold2023Lobi Female "Bateba" Figure, 20th c.West Africa, Burkina Faso, Lobi Culture, 20th century Female wood carved Bateba figure standing pose with slightly bent knees and hands at the side of her belly. 12 1/2" H including custom standCollecSee Sold Price
Sold2022Early 20th C. African Wood Bateba Figure (for Altar)Originally offered at $500... Africa, Burkina Faso, Lobi peoples, ca. early 20th century. A standing female Bateba figure, carved from wood with a gray-brown, encrusted, sacrificial patina. A particuSee Sold Price
Sold2021Large and Rare African Lobi Bateba Figure, Burkina FasoLarge 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, SonomSee Sold Price
Sold2022Early 20th C. African Wood Female Bateba Phuwe Figure**Originally Listed At $250** West Africa, Burkina Faso, Lobi peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden female figure with delineated legs, a cylindrical abdomen, pendulous breasSee Sold Price
Sold2018Early 20th C. African Lobi Carved Wooden Bateba FigureWest Africa, Burkina Faso, Lobi peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A large standing anthropomorphic bateba (literally "carved wooden figure"), hand-carved from a single piece of hard wood andSee 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
Sold2020A Lobi Bateba Maternity Shrine Idol, African ArtA Carved wooden female effigy with highly stylized form and shown holding a child at her waist. The figure was carved from a heavy dense wood and has a very well weathered and eroded surface with layeSee Sold Price
Sold2022African Lobi Wood Ancestor Figure Burkina Faso or Mali.African Lobi Wood Ancestor Figure Burkina Faso or Mali. A hard wood carved stylized standing male figure with bulging eye lids, jutting jaw, hands to sides and angular breasts. A good old piece. SizeSee Sold Price
Sold2023African, Tribal Lobi wood figure.African, Tribal Lobi wood figure. Size 5 3/4 inches high + stand. Carved solid wood late 19th early 20th century. Provenance: From the Estate of Judith Fresco, inherited from Late Robert Fresco NYC 19See 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
Sold2023Fine African Lobi Carved Wood Ancestor FigureFrom Burkina Faso or Mali. A hard wood carved stylized standing female figure with bulging eye lids, jutting jaw, hands to sides and angular breasts. A good old piece.Size 9-1/4 in H. + custom mount.See Sold Price
Sold2022Africa, Lobi Lot of 3 Wood Figures.Africa, Lobi Lot of 3 Wood Figures. Size 7 1/4 - 9 1/4 inches high. + mount. Carved wood figure Africa Lobi. Custom mounted. Provenance:The Estate of Fred Pine NYC.See Sold Price
Sold2021Lobi African Carved Wood Figure - Phallus ShapedOn Marble Stand - Y Shaped Figure with Phallus Shaped Legs and Torso - 28" - Some Wood chipping - See Photos for ConditionSee Sold Price
Sold2024African Lobi Bateba Carved Wood Tribal Statue Pair Burkina Faso FigurinesCa. First half 20thC. Very good with no breaks, major loss or repairs. This item(s) is used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface losses. Please view all pictures, as thisSee Sold Price
Sold2023Two African Kota wood and metal guardian figuresTwo African Kota wood and metal guardian figuresheight of tallest 21 3/4in (55cm); width 7in (18cm)See Sold Price
Sold2023Three African Kota guardian figuresThree African Kota wood and metal guardian figuresheight of tallest 29in (74cm); width 11 1/2in (29cm)See Sold Price
Sold2018A Large Lobi bateba Shrine figure African ArtA 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
Sold2021Antique African Guardian Figure, Carved WoodAntique African Guardian Figure, Carved WoodSize: 5 x 6 1/2 x 18 in.See Sold Price
Sold2021AN AFRICAN FANG PEOPLES WOOD ANCESTRAL RELIQUARYAN AFRICAN FANG PEOPLES WOOD ANCESTRAL RELIQUARY GUARDIAN FIGURE, OKAK GROUP, 20TH CENTURY, carved wood, the seated figure with stylized fearsome open mouth with extending tongue expression, he holdsSee Sold Price
Sold2022Three Kota Reliquary FiguresMbutu Ngulu type figures with wide coiffures and openwork diamond shaped supports, sheet copper over wood. Kota reliquary figures are placed as guardians with their posts embedded in baskets containinSee Sold Price
Sold2022Three Kota Reliquary FiguresMbutu Ngulu type figures with wide coiffures and openwork diamond shaped supports, sheet copper and copper wire over wood. Kota reliquary figures are placed as guardians with their posts embedded in bSee Sold Price
Sold2022Three Kota Reliquary FiguresMbutu Ngulu type figures with wide coiffures and openwork diamond shaped supports, sheet copper over wood. Kota reliquary figures are placed as guardians with their posts embedded in baskets containinSee Sold Price
Sold2022Three Kota Reliquary FiguresMbutu Ngulu type figures with wide coiffures and openwork diamond shaped supports, sheet copper over wood. Kota reliquary figures are placed as guardians with their posts embedded in baskets containinSee Sold Price
May 29HAMMER AUKTIONEN, African, Tribal, Oceanic & Asian ArtA Lobi Figure, "bùthìb kòpèma"CHF 5(1 bid)
5 days LeftHannam's Auctioneers LtdAN AFRICAN CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF A ROAMING HIPPAPOTAMUS signed M Pambo. 38 cm x 12 cm.£30
May 27Donny Malone AuctionsLarge Carved Wood African Figure in Original Polychrome Patina 37.5 in. height$20(2 bids)
2 days LeftNeely AuctionAntique Colonial African carved wood and hand painted figure standing on carved wooden plinth in the$200
