Lobi Bateba Figure Ca. 1920 (2) royalty These mixtures provide interesting patterns

These mixtures provide interesting patterns and textures

Moonstone owes its name to the white

and perched on top of each finger are the figures of Jesus

often showing white streaks in a medium blue

Lobi Bateba Figure Ca. 1920 (2) royalty These mixtures provide interesting patternsLobi Bateba Figure Ca. 1920 (2) Approx. 6" tall x 1" wide x 1 1 4" deep From Cote d"Ivoire Traditional Lobi communities are united by adherence to the Cult of a Nature Spirit called "Thila", and the rules that determine correct social behavior within the community are the rules that the Spirit dictates through the Diviner, the "Thildar". The Thila themselves are Invisible Spirits of Nature with supernatural abilities and powers that can be used for