Bateba Figure

2012.10.0334

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Bateba Figure (2012.10.0334)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects
Artist/Maker	Unknown
Geographic Location	Africa, West : Burkina Faso
Period	N/A
Date	1850 - 1899 CE
Culture	Lobi

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height)	53 cm
Dimension 2 (Width)	12 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth)	9.61 cm
Weight	2382 g
Measuring Remarks	N/A
Materials	Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes	Carved

Research Remarks

Description	Under Review
Published Description	N/A
Bibliography	Land of the Flying Masks by Christopher Roy and Th. Wheelock, Prestel Vexlay. Germany, 2007. Sculptures des Trois Volta. G. Massa. J-C Lauret. Sepia, Societe des Amateurs de L’Art African. Art of the Upper Volta Rivers. C. Rox Alain & Francoise. Chaffin, France, unknown date. Haute Volta. Henri Kamer. Printed in Belgium (Sopeba 15th African Exhibition) 1973. Scanzi, Giovanni Franco. Lobi Traditional Art. Ed. Milanos, 1993. Limited Edition. Schulte/Weiss. Africa Tribal Art. Germany: Edition Schulte/Weiss, 2006.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication	Gift of Robert C. and Donna M. Spina Helmholz
Reproduction	No

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