Wood lob statue Ghana

Former lobi fetish, from ghana. The raised arm of this statue called "thilbou banyo" has a protective role against sorleges and bad luck. Divided between burkina faso, côte d'ivoire and ghana, the lobi have a wealth of ethnic practices. The statues have incredibly varied styles. The face indicates that this fetish comes from ghana. It is attached to the wooden base visible in the photos. Total height on pedestal: .