A Fine Old Lobi Bateba Thil Shrine sculpture

A 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, Afric

A 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 cust

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

A 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 people

A 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 me

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.

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 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

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 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.

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

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

A 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 t

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

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 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 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 cust

A 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 i

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 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

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

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

Large sculpture of a male and female pair of slaves or captives. carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood with refined features and some evidence of shrine use, minor areas of wear.Lobi peop