Bateba Figure

2012.10.0352

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Bateba Figure (2012.10.0352)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects
Artist/Maker	Unknown
Geographic Location	Africa, West : Burkina Faso
Period	N/A
Date	1950 - 1999
Culture	Lobi

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length)	18 cm
Dimension 2 (Width)	13.7 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A)	N/A
Weight	4,872.0 g
Measuring Remarks	N/A
Materials	Plant--Wood, Animal--Invertebrate--Shell--Cowrie, Textile
Manufacturing Processes	Carved, Beaded, Textile--Hand Spun Threads

Research Remarks

Description	Under Review
Published Description	N/A
Bibliography	Bognolo, Daniela. “La representation de l’invisible au Burkina Faso.” In Arts d’Afrique. Paris: Editions Gallimard/musee Dapper, 2000. Bognolo, Daniela. Lobi. Milan: 5 Continents, 2007. Magie Lobi. Paris: Galerie Flak, 2004. Meyer, Piet. Kunst and Religion der Lobi. Zurich: Mus Reiberg, 1981. 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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