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.
Prix: 1 875.00 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 800 USD-1200 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
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n° 41 Titre : Lobi Standing Female Figure Quinn's Auction Galleries, Salle de vente
, Falls Church, US🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Titre de la vente : Estate of Merton Simpson & Multi Estate Ethnographic Oct 1, 2016 Date de la vente : 01/10/2016🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Référence de l'enchère
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