Bateba

The Bateba statues of the Lobi represent the thils evil geniuses to whom it is convenient to make offerings and sacrifices to ensure their protection. Following the instructions of the sorcerers altars are built inside the houses or on the roofs. The batting., usually made of wood although they may also be carved in stone, are small statuettes that rarely pass from half a metre, not reaching some to ten centimeters. They are rudimentary in appearance, roughly carved, not intended to be aesthetic but useful. Its usefulness lies in its magical strength.

The bataba duntundadora they are among the largest and have apotropaic virtues will ensure protection in exchange for offerings and with their aggressive appearance will keep the forces of evil away from families. Others will bat, embody different Thil, who will be recognized for their attitude. The dangerous Thil will appear with raised or open arms while more peaceful ones will adopt a normal attitude and may even represent a woman or a motherhood, symbol of fertility and wealth that will flood the house.