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Description : A standing female figure. Burkina Faso, Lobi. 20th century.
Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog Notes: In the Lobi culture wooden carved figures in general are called Bateba. Unlike other African cultures there are no specially trained carvers, anyone can learn to carve sculptures. While there are many special style of Bateba, the all considered to be living beings and are believed to act on behalf of the owner. They protect their owner and bring good things their way. For further reading see Rand African Art-Lobi Bateba Phuwe figure.
Price: 1 875.00 USDIt's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 800 USD-1200 USDIt's free to register now to view!
About the lot N° 41 Title : Lobi Standing Female Figure Quinn's Auction Galleries, auctioneer, Falls Church, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Estate of Merton Simpson & Multi Estate Ethnographic Oct 1, 2016 Sale date : 01 Oct 2016It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
