Lobi Bateba Figure
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Lobi Bateba Figure
About the Item
This particular bateba is distinguished by an exquisitely carved face, and a very rich patina that attests to its having been used for many generations by a Lobi family.
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- Date of Manufacture:20th century
- Condition:The crack in the wood which runs up the torso of the figure (in front) is an old one, and is neither distracting nor in danger of worsening.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: 0909088091406
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