Bateba Figure
2012.10.0348
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Bateba Figure (2012.10.0348) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | 1850 - 1899 CE |
Culture | Lobi |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 70.7 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Diameter) | 10.9 cm |
Dimension 3 (N/A) | N/A |
Weight | 5,571.0 g |
Measuring Remarks | Second Largest Dimension pertains to the diameter of the head of the figure. |
Materials | Plant--Wood |
Manufacturing Processes | Carved |
Munsell Color Information | N/A |
Research Remarks
Published Description | N/A |
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Description | N/A |
Comparanda | "Sotheby's Auction, Dec 2007, lot 29 Bonhams Auction May 2010, lot 2090" -- Comparables by Taylor A. Dale from Quality Antique Tribal Art on October 1, 2012 |
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
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Robert C. and Donna M. Spina Helmholz |
Reproduction | No |
Reproduction Information | N/A |