Lobi

Discover the fascinating traditions and Lobi African Art of the Lobi people, a vibrant community spanning Burkina Faso, the Ivory Coast, and Ghana. Central to their culture are the revered spirits called Thil, honored through the construction of shrines. These sacred spaces, created under the guidance of a sorcerer, can be found on rooftops or inside homes. Immerse yourself in the mystical world of the Lobi by exploring these shrines filled with vessels, captivating abstract iron figures, and enchanting stone and wood sculptures known as Bateba, believed to embody the Thil spirits.

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