Statue Bateba lobi - Lobi - Burkina Faso
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Statue Bateba Lobi, a wooden sculpture from Burkina Faso by the Lobi people, in good condition; dimensions 290 × 75 × 65 mm.
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Burkina Faso
Lobi
Wood
Dimensions:
Height: 290mm
Width: 75mm
Depth: 65mm
1. Origin and Style (Lobi Art)
Esthetic: rough and cubist: the statue bears the typical features of Lobi statuary, characterized by vigorous, angular, and minimalist forms. The gouge marks or axe-hammer marks left visible in the wood give this rough, geometric, and textured look.
Expression: The face is very stylized, elongated, with a straight nose and minimalist features that concentrate expression on verticality and sobriety.
Location: The Lobi are an ethnic group living mainly in the southwest of Burkina Faso, as well as near the borders of Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana.
2. Use and Meaning: The Bateba
Among the Lobi, these wooden statues are called Bateba (or batéba). They are not mere decorative objects, but spiritual intermediaries:
Incorporate the spirits of the bush (Thila): The Lobi believe in invisible spirits called Thila (singular: Thil), who dictate the rules of the community and protect men. The diviner (thildar) often orders the creation of a bateba to give a physical body to a spirit or to respond to its demand.
Domestic altar objects: Once carved, the statue is placed on the family or community altar (the dithil). It serves to protect the home from evil forces, illnesses, sorcery, or bad luck.
Protective or therapeutic role: Depending on its form or posture, bateba can have specialized functions: some protect against daily dangers, others promote fertility or are sculpted to express a specific emotion, such as mourning.
In summary, this 29 cm piece is a classic example of Lobi sacred statuary, carved to serve as a protective receptacle within a family altar.
Fast and protected shipping. The packages are sent with insurance and tracking number.
Delivery by Chronopost between 1 and 3 days in France, 2 to 5 days in the European Union. Delivery to the rest of Europe, worldwide, and to islands with Colissimo International.
We speak english.
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Seller's Story
Passionate about World Arts and more specifically about African Art, we buy from collectors, former officials, military, health workers, public works staff who have worked in Africa and also in Côte d'Ivoire, from antique dealers and traders who roam across West Africa to find quality objects.
It is with pride that we present works that, beyond their power to beautify spaces, invite our collectors to resonate with the richness and depth of human expression through the most authentic art.
At Arts Ethniques Gallery, we have the privilege of offering our visitors an exclusive selection of artworks, all unique and original. Each piece presented is the outcome of a demanding artistic approach, driven by a singular vision and mastered craftsmanship, all elements that guarantee authenticity and value.
The works we offer are not industrial reproductions. They are individual creations, crafted with sensitivity and precision, each bearing its own story, identity and presence. Originality is the very foundation of our commitment to excellence. Thus, every mask and every statue in our collection is the subject of a rigorous selection, in order to preserve their rarity and singularity.
Acquiring a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery means owning a truly unique piece: a creation that embodies both talent, cultural memory and the expressive force of African art. It is also a lasting investment in a work whose artistic and emotional value transcends time.
We guarantee that every work leaving our gallery is an authentic piece, without replicas, bearing witness to the creativity, heritage and passion of the African artists who shaped them.
We invite you to participate in our gallery’s auctions with confidence. Each presented work is an original, unique and irreplaceable creation, selected with the greatest rigor to guarantee its authenticity and artistic value.
Whether you wish to enrich a personal collection or introduce an exceptional artwork into your space, Arts Ethniques Gallery offers a safe, transparent and professional setting to acquire remarkable pieces.
Art auctions are a privileged moment to discover rare works, capable of becoming the heart of a collection. Acquiring a work at our sales is not just buying an object: it is investing in a creation whose aesthetic value and cultural reach reinforce over time.
The pieces presented by Arts Ethniques Gallery testify not only to the talent and vision of the artists but also possess the ability to transform spaces and enrich the gaze of those who behold them.
Participating in our auctions is taking part in a singular experience, where the passion for art meets the rigors of collecting. Bidding on a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery goes beyond a simple transaction: it is a gesture of commitment and appreciation for art in its most authentic form.
We invite you to bid with passion and to join us in this adventure dedicated to discovery, transmission and celebration of art.
Perhaps your next heart piece is already waiting for you."
Translated by Google TranslateBurkina Faso
Lobi
Wood
Dimensions:
Height: 290mm
Width: 75mm
Depth: 65mm
1. Origin and Style (Lobi Art)
Esthetic: rough and cubist: the statue bears the typical features of Lobi statuary, characterized by vigorous, angular, and minimalist forms. The gouge marks or axe-hammer marks left visible in the wood give this rough, geometric, and textured look.
Expression: The face is very stylized, elongated, with a straight nose and minimalist features that concentrate expression on verticality and sobriety.
Location: The Lobi are an ethnic group living mainly in the southwest of Burkina Faso, as well as near the borders of Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana.
2. Use and Meaning: The Bateba
Among the Lobi, these wooden statues are called Bateba (or batéba). They are not mere decorative objects, but spiritual intermediaries:
Incorporate the spirits of the bush (Thila): The Lobi believe in invisible spirits called Thila (singular: Thil), who dictate the rules of the community and protect men. The diviner (thildar) often orders the creation of a bateba to give a physical body to a spirit or to respond to its demand.
Domestic altar objects: Once carved, the statue is placed on the family or community altar (the dithil). It serves to protect the home from evil forces, illnesses, sorcery, or bad luck.
Protective or therapeutic role: Depending on its form or posture, bateba can have specialized functions: some protect against daily dangers, others promote fertility or are sculpted to express a specific emotion, such as mourning.
In summary, this 29 cm piece is a classic example of Lobi sacred statuary, carved to serve as a protective receptacle within a family altar.
Fast and protected shipping. The packages are sent with insurance and tracking number.
Delivery by Chronopost between 1 and 3 days in France, 2 to 5 days in the European Union. Delivery to the rest of Europe, worldwide, and to islands with Colissimo International.
We speak english.
mask african art Afrikanische Maskenkunst arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane
statue african art Arte de estatuas africanas arte delle statue africane Afrikanische Maskenkunst
Seller's Story
Passionate about World Arts and more specifically about African Art, we buy from collectors, former officials, military, health workers, public works staff who have worked in Africa and also in Côte d'Ivoire, from antique dealers and traders who roam across West Africa to find quality objects.
It is with pride that we present works that, beyond their power to beautify spaces, invite our collectors to resonate with the richness and depth of human expression through the most authentic art.
At Arts Ethniques Gallery, we have the privilege of offering our visitors an exclusive selection of artworks, all unique and original. Each piece presented is the outcome of a demanding artistic approach, driven by a singular vision and mastered craftsmanship, all elements that guarantee authenticity and value.
The works we offer are not industrial reproductions. They are individual creations, crafted with sensitivity and precision, each bearing its own story, identity and presence. Originality is the very foundation of our commitment to excellence. Thus, every mask and every statue in our collection is the subject of a rigorous selection, in order to preserve their rarity and singularity.
Acquiring a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery means owning a truly unique piece: a creation that embodies both talent, cultural memory and the expressive force of African art. It is also a lasting investment in a work whose artistic and emotional value transcends time.
We guarantee that every work leaving our gallery is an authentic piece, without replicas, bearing witness to the creativity, heritage and passion of the African artists who shaped them.
We invite you to participate in our gallery’s auctions with confidence. Each presented work is an original, unique and irreplaceable creation, selected with the greatest rigor to guarantee its authenticity and artistic value.
Whether you wish to enrich a personal collection or introduce an exceptional artwork into your space, Arts Ethniques Gallery offers a safe, transparent and professional setting to acquire remarkable pieces.
Art auctions are a privileged moment to discover rare works, capable of becoming the heart of a collection. Acquiring a work at our sales is not just buying an object: it is investing in a creation whose aesthetic value and cultural reach reinforce over time.
The pieces presented by Arts Ethniques Gallery testify not only to the talent and vision of the artists but also possess the ability to transform spaces and enrich the gaze of those who behold them.
Participating in our auctions is taking part in a singular experience, where the passion for art meets the rigors of collecting. Bidding on a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery goes beyond a simple transaction: it is a gesture of commitment and appreciation for art in its most authentic form.
We invite you to bid with passion and to join us in this adventure dedicated to discovery, transmission and celebration of art.
Perhaps your next heart piece is already waiting for you."
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Indigenous object name
Statue Bateba lobi
Ethnic group/ culture
Lobi
Country of Origin
Burkina Faso
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
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