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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Burkinabé, Lobi people
Title:Bateba
Type:Sculpture
Materials:Wood
Place Made:Africa
Measurements:Overall: 6 5/8 in x 2 in x 2 in; 16.8 cm x 5.1 cm x 5.1 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1999.60
Credit Line:The Barry D. Maurer (Class of 1959) Collection of African art purchased with Amherst College Discretionary Fund and funds from H. Axel Schupf (Class of 1957)
Museum Collection:  Mead Art Museum at Amherst College
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Description:
This figure of a male represents a thila (spirit) which assists the owner or others seeking aid or protection

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