Auction 414 | AFRICA, OCEANIA & AMERICAS - GIOIELLI DAL MONDO E ARTE AFRICANA Online
Lot 272
Beautiful and significant anthropomorphic sculpture Bateba Ti Puo or Batiba Dangereux, particularly representative of Lobi statuary.
Batiba Ti Puo or "dangerous," also called Duntundara were carved and placed to protect the house to block harmful forces such as disease or witchcraft and are always characterized by their outstretched arms.
This specimen of good carving and proportions, with fair patina and signs of use is also significant for its size: an impressive 53 centimeters in height.
With base.
Measures: 53.0 x 41.0 x 6.0 cm
Starting price: € 300,00
Estimate: € 700,00 - 1.000,00
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