Lobi Figure Bateba Altar Figure #1417

20th century

Good condition

This nice Lobi figure with a hat is created to protect the people. It has some wear and tear. The figure is not carved after a person, but after a spirit. They were usually placed on family altars and…

Ethnic Lobi Figure, African Art #1410

20th century

Good condition

This Lobi figure were created to protect the people. The figure is not carved after a person, but after a spirit. It has a split in the back but is still in a good condition. They were usually placed…

Cermonial Lobi Shrine Figure #1396

Mid 20th century

Excellent condition

This fine Lobi sculpture, (also called "Bateba") could be placed in the family shrine and were used to revere spirits known as "Thil".These figures can have a variety of different functions. This Lobi…

Akan Comb, Carved Persons #1620

20th century

Excellent condition

This comb has comb has a beautiful hand carving of two people. Wooden carved combs are worn by the Ashanti (Akan) people from West-Africa. The combs can be given as a gift and are also presented…

Brass Ashanti Lost Wax Three #1680

20th century

Excellent condition

This three is made of brass using the old lost wax technique. It originates from the Ashanti/Asante tribe from Ghana, where these threes serve as a decorative lucky charm. Provenance: Private collect…