Standing Male Figue
Dimondstein Tribal Arts
Known as Bateba, these pieces offered protection against human or spirit wrongdoers. This piece was carved from extremely dense wood, as was often the case with Batebas from the 19th century or before.
$950.00
Artwork details
Origin
Lobi artist, Burkina Faso
Dimension
H 20IN x W 6IN x D 5IN
H 50.8CM x W 15.24CM x D 12.7CM
Provenance
Eric Robertson, New York
Condition
Very good; right arm was once broken and reattached (clean break, no fill.) Bug damage on right art.