Set of two figures - Lot 98

Set of two figures Lobi - Akan Burkina Faso - Ghana Bronze Early 20th century Height: 12 cm - 6.5 cm This lot is composed of two bronze figures, whose lanky silhouettes convey a restrained tension. Among the Lobi, metal figurines - bronze or brass - fulfill a ritual function similar to that of wood carvings: they embody the thila spirits, whose effigy is made on the diviner's instructions to appease the disorders they cause. Called bateba, these statuettes are often fitted with suspension rings, enabling them to be worn around the neck as pendants. ---- Lot of two bronze figures with elongated forms conveying a poised, inner tension. Among the Lobi, such metal sculptures-typically in bronze or brass-serve ritual purposes akin to their wooden counterparts. Created on the diviner's instruction, they embody thila spirits to restore balance and ward off disturbances. Known as bateba, these amulet-like figures are often equipped with suspension loops for wear as pendants.