Shrine Figure
Lobi, Burkina Faso
Early 20th c.
Provenance: Craig Delora, NJ
Introducing a wonderful bateba figure, proudly standing on sturdy and powerful legs, meticulously sculpted by the skilled hand of a recognized artisan. With a remarkable eye for detail, this sculpture boasts a naturalistic face adorned with exquisitely carved features, notably its raised oval-shaped eyes and gently protruding lips. The elongated arms gracefully extend, their hands tenderly cradling the sides of the figure’s face, evoking a profound sense of pathos and emotion. Crafted from hardwood, this figure exudes an aura of time-honored authenticity, owing to the deep and aged encrusted patina earned through decades of sacred libations and reverential ritual use.
Shrine Figure
Lobi, Burkina Faso
Early 20th c.
Provenance: Craig Delora, NJ
Introducing a wonderful bateba figure, proudly standing on sturdy and powerful legs, meticulously sculpted by the skilled hand of a recognized artisan. With a remarkable eye for detail, this sculpture boasts a naturalistic face adorned with exquisitely carved features, notably its raised oval-shaped eyes and gently protruding lips. The elongated arms gracefully extend, their hands tenderly cradling the sides of the figure’s face, evoking a profound sense of pathos and emotion. Crafted from hardwood, this figure exudes an aura of time-honored authenticity, owing to the deep and aged encrusted patina earned through decades of sacred libations and reverential ritual use.