{"product_id":"lobi-bateba-shrine-figure-with-raised-arm-burkina-faso","title":"Lobi Bateba Shrine Figure with Raised Arm – Burkina Faso","description":"Feature\tDetail\u003cbr\u003eEthnic Group\tLobi\u003cbr\u003eCountry of Origin\tBurkina Faso\u003cbr\u003eCultural Context\tBateba Shrine Figure (Protective\/Warding)\u003cbr\u003eMaterial\tCarved Wood with dry, aged patina\u003cbr\u003eHeight\t42 cm (approx. 16.5 inches)\u003cbr\u003eItem Condition\tVintage, authentic condition with natural erosion, cracks, and wear consistent with age and ritual exposure. Please closely review the images for exact structural details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Alobalo\u003cbr\u003eFounded over three decades ago, Alobalo is a family-owned venture dedicated to sourcing and preserving authentic, high-quality African tribal art. We leverage our deep-rooted connections and decades of expertise to bring collectors museum-worthy pieces with rich cultural histories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem Overview:\u003cbr\u003eWe are proud to offer this expressive and spiritually charged Lobi Bateba figure originating from Burkina Faso. Standing at a substantial 42 cm (16.5 inches), this hand-carved wooden statue is a striking example of the highly individualized, raw aesthetic that Lobi carvers are renowned for worldwide.\u003cbr\u003eThis figure features a powerful, asymmetrical posture with its right arm dramatically raised. In Lobi spiritual practice, these figures are placed in shrines to serve as intermediaries between the human world and the thil (nature spirits). The raised arm is a potent protective gesture—carved specifically to actively block malevolent forces, ward off witchcraft, or cry out to the spirits for urgent aid. The wood exhibits a dry, heavily weathered patina that tells the story of its age and traditional use on a family or village shrine.","brand":"\u0026 Other Stories","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48111298904290,"sku":"ALB-MAS-027","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/2201\/3922\/files\/d391d416-b628-4fa2-ad65-9b6f4c312966.jpg?v=1785371902","url":"https:\/\/www.alobalo.shop\/products\/lobi-bateba-shrine-figure-with-raised-arm-burkina-faso","provider":"Alobalo ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}