Lobi
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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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About Lobi
Lobi bateba figures are carved wooden protectors placed in household shrines. Found across Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Ivory Coast, they guard against illness and misfortune in Lobi spiritual practice.
The Female Figure (Bateba Phuwe) is held at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Bateba refers to the carved wooden figures placed in Lobi household shrines to protect against illness and misfortune.
The Lobi live across Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Ivory Coast in West Africa.
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