Lot No. 2


An early Lobi figure, Burkina Fasso.


An early Lobi figure, Burkina Fasso. - Tribal Art

Early 20th century, 48 cm high. Bateba figures were recognized as living ancestors, placed on the shrines of the thila (supernatural spirits) and protected against bad influences. (VJ)

Provenance:
Private German collection;
Prof. Srdjan Sremac, The Hague.

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com

30.03.2022 - 15:04

Realized price: **
EUR 4,608.-
Estimate:
EUR 5,000.- to EUR 6,000.-
Starting bid:
EUR 3,600.-

An early Lobi figure, Burkina Fasso.


Early 20th century, 48 cm high. Bateba figures were recognized as living ancestors, placed on the shrines of the thila (supernatural spirits) and protected against bad influences. (VJ)

Provenance:
Private German collection;
Prof. Srdjan Sremac, The Hague.

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com


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Auction: Tribal Art
Auction type: Online auction
Date: 30.03.2022 - 15:04
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 24.03. - 30.03.2022


** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT

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