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**Originally Listed At $150**

Western Africa, Burkina Faso, Lobi peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A fine sculpture of a standing, nude anthropomorphic figure, hand-carved from a hard wood, with delineated legs, a rotund abdomen, and arms flush with the torso. A bulbous head displays hemispheric eyes, a prominent nose, petite mouth, semicircular ears, and a V-shaped coiffure atop a broad brow line. This style of figure is called a "bateba," a traditional doll carved by artisans in Lobi society and is believed to act on the behalf of the carver. Custom wooden display stand included. Size: 10.5" H (26.7 cm); 11" H (27.9 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA acquired prior to 1970

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#130786

  • Condition: Expected age-commensurate surface wear, small losses to arms, feet, ears, and face, with areas of minor roughness across body and head, otherwise very good. Nice brown patina throughout.

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