Bateba- Protector of Women and Children

Original Title

Bateba Phuwe

Devised Title

Bateba- Protector of Women and Children

Date

1870--1920

Creator

Lobi Artisans See all items with this value

Contributor

Nana Araba Apt

Description

The Bateba, in Fante culture, is a guardian spirit that protects women and children from harmful field spirits. It symbolizes nurturing, protection, and resilience. At FAMU, the Bateba represents a cultural link to African heritage, emphasizing the protective role of spiritual figures in the lives of families and communities throughout history.

Primary Subject

1800-1899 See all items with this value

1900-1999 See all items with this value

Agriculture See all items with this value

Spirituality See all items with this value

Religion See all items with this value

Location

Tallahassee

Leon County

Florida

United States of America

Type

Sculpture

Medium

Wood

Additional Techniques

Sculpting

Measurements

L:51cm x W:9cm

Format

JPEG

HBCU Identifier

AR_0001_03_0001

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.FAMU.0005

Rights

All rights reserved. The use of any part of these objects and photographs transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, or stored in a retrieval system without the prior written consent of MEBA is an infringement of the copyright law.

Contributing Institution

Florida A&M University

Collection

Nana Apt Field Spirits Collection and Marian Sylvia Horowitz Collection See all items with this value

Language

English