Bateba Lobi Antique Wooden,Patina Authentic,Africa L Ouest. End Xixth
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Ancient African statuette, attributed to the Lobi people, West Africa (present-day Burkina Faso / Ghana), Bateba type.
Dense wooden sculpture with a deliberately refined and frontal aesthetic. The face has closed eyelids, treated in a sober manner, characteristic of domestic Lobi protective figures.
The surface shows an old patina of use, very smooth to the touch, without wax or varnish, resulting from repeated handling.
The statuette shows traces of old attachment (patinated holes) testifying to its use.
Mounted on a metal base.
Old condition with cracks, checks and natural alterations to the wood consistent with age and prolonged use.
No modern restoration known.
Estimated dating: late 19th – early 20th century.
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
- Total height with base: 30 cm
- Total weight with base: 950 g
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Ancient African statuette, attributed to the Lobi people, West Africa (present-day Burkina Faso / Ghana), Bateba type. Dense wooden sculpture with a deliberately refined and frontal aesthetic. The face has closed eyelids, treated in a sober manner, characteristic of domestic Lobi protective figures. The surface shows an old patina of use, very smooth to the touch, without wax or varnish, resulting from repeated handling. The statuette shows traces of old attachment (patinated holes) testifying to its use. Old condition with cracks, checks and natural alterations to the wood consistent with age and prolonged use. Estimated dating: late 19th – early 20th century. Total height with base: 30 cm Please examine the images carefully, they are an integral part of the description. Careful and secur