Lobi bateba yadawora figure, Burkina Fasso wood, pigment 6 1/4" tall Early to mid 20th century, definite signs of age and use
Some figures are carved with sad expressions or have a hand touching the face because their function is to mourn for their owners. These figures are referred to as yadawora.
Inventory # RT62
SOLD
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