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Original Title
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Bateba Phuwe
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Devised Title
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Bateba- Protector of Women and Children
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Date
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1870--1920
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Contributor
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Nana Araba Apt
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Description
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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.
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Location
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Tallahassee
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Leon County
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Florida
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United States of America
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Type
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Sculpture
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Medium
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Wood
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Additional Techniques
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Sculpting
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Measurements
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L:51cm x W:9cm
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Format
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JPEG
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HBCU Identifier
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AR_0001_03_0001
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HCAC Identifier
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HCAC.FAMU.0005
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Rights
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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.
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Contributing Institution
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Florida A&M University
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Language
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English