"Lobi Altar Statuette, South West Burkina Faso "
Beautiful and very old altar statuette, "Kothila", used to repel sorcerers and harmful spirits from homes. It presents a female character standing with one arm symbolically raised towards the sky, her face with a beautiful internalized and protective expression. Hardwood, old crusty brown patina, the bottom of a furrowed leg, the whole in good general condition of conservation, see photos Lobi, southwest Burkina Faso Dimensions: 28 X 8.7 cm Sold with certificate of authenticity from the expert Serge Reynes. * Shipping costs on estimate.