Female batéba statuette with hands on the belly in a rather rudimentary style. The sculpture of a batéba, which may seem unfinished, could represent a person who is not yet accomplished, for example, who has not yet had offspring. Lobi, Burkina Faso or Ivory Coast. Wood, wear and small accidents, old patina of use. H. 39.5 cm Provenance: Former Collection C. Debenest Collection Publication: Pierre Bergé & Associés sale - La Collection d'un Amateur - April 8, 2016, lot 89 page 66.