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Lobi Information
Location:Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana
Population:160,000
Language:Lobi (Voltaic)
Neighboring Peoples:Bwa, Senufo, Nuna
Types of Art:The Lobi carve numerous types of objects, ranging from those used every day to figures that embody religious ideals. The figures (bateba) are recognized as living beings, which are placed on the shrines of thila and are able to communicate with one another and to fight off witches.
History:The Lobi migrated into Burkina Faso fr ...
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