
The Lobi people of Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Ivory Coast carve wooden figures called bateba that serve as spiritual protectors. Placed in household shrines, these figures guard against illness, misfortune, and evil spirits, forming a key part of Lobi religious practice.
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