1011950

African Antique Sculpture, Lobi Tribe, Unusual #1011950

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African Antique Sculpture, Lobi Tribe, Unusual #1011950
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Warning: Most African items and 'antiques' being sold on the internet are of recent make and are not genuine. THIS IS A GENUINE AFRICAN ANTIQUE.</em></td>
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This is genuine African Sculpture from the Lobi Tribe and, unlike the vast majority of African Sculpture on the internet, it is not designed for the tourist trade. It is an authentic antique African sculpture that was used in a traditional context. The outstretched arms make it a very rare and unusual piece. It has an old patina and comes with a custom made base. 13"(33cm)H. Good Condition. The Lobi people number 250,000 and live across Burkina Faso, the Ivory Coast, and Ghana. They revere spirits known as Thil. Shrines are built to these spirits under the instruction of a sorcerer and placed on the roof or inside the home and are filled with objects such as this wood figure known as Bateba, which is believed by the Lobi to embody a Thil spirit.
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<tr><td>Condition:Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:early 20th Century</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:African Antique Sculpture, Lobi Tribe, Unusual</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:New York City</td></tr>
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