Figure
Item number 2815/12 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
Public
RRN ID
Item Records
This page shows all the information we have about this item. Both the institution that physically holds this item, and RRN members have contributed the knowledge on this page. You’re looking at the item record provided by the holding institution. If you scroll further down the page, you’ll see the information from RRN members, and can share your own knowledge too.
The RRN processes the information it receives from each institution to make it more readable and easier to search. If you’re doing in-depth research on this item, be sure to take a look at the Data Source tab to see the information exactly as it was provided by the institution.
These records are easy to share because each has a unique web address. You can copy and paste the location from your browser’s address bar into an email, word document, or chat message to share this item with others.
- Data
- Data Source
This information was automatically generated from data provided by MOA: University of British Columbia. It has been standardized to aid in finding and grouping information within the RRN. Accuracy and meaning should be verified from the Data Source tab.
Description
Bateba figure with bent legs. The face has a pronounced brow, carved eyes, and protruding nose, mouth and ears. A narrow strip of wood hair runs down the centre of the head from forehead to back of head, with a triangular protrusion at nape of neck. The figure’s back is straight, while the stomach protrudes to the front and has a knob as a navel. The arms hang at the sides, with all five fingers carved in each hand, whereas the legs are bent at the waist and knees, and end in roughly carved feet.
History Of Use
Bateba figures are grouped together with other materials in domestic shrines. Bateba represent the Thils, a family’s guardian spirits that act as protective intermediaries between the supernatural and mortal worlds.
Narrative
The Lobi live in Ghana, Burkino Faso and Cote d'Ivoire; the place of origin is uncertain.
Item History
- Made in Burkina Faso ?
- Owned by David Torontow and Dorothy Torontow before September 14, 2010
- Received from David Torontow (Donor) and Dorothy Torontow (Donor) on September 14, 2010
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- 2815/12
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- wood
- Overall
- height 55.0 cm, width 11.0 cm, depth 13.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Burkina Faso ?
Who
- Culture
- Lobi
- Previous Owner
- David Torontow and Dorothy Torontow
- Received from
- David Torontow (Donor) and Dorothy Torontow (Donor)
When
- Ownership Date
- before September 14, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on September 14, 2010
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2815/0012
Ask a question
Let the RRN community answer your questions
Public
With an account, you can ask other users a question about this item. Request an Account
Shared Knowledge
Share your knowlege of this item with the RRN community
Public
With an account, you can submit information about this item and have it visible to all users and institutions on the RRN. Request an Account
Similar Items
