BOBO FING statue from Burkina Faso

1.500
20th century
Tribal Art
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From: 83330, LE CASTELLET, France

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    Beautiful and rare Bobo - Fing statuette from Burkina Faso - Mali
    measuring 50cm high plus base delivered with
    Mid-hard carved wood with patina
    Arms attached by cords
    Iron necklace around the neck
    iron bracelet on the left ankle
    cowrie shells placed on the head as eyes
    shells decorating the removable scepters held at the ends of the hands
    slightly crusty patina in places
    The Bobo speak a Mande language. It seems that their culture is closer to the ethnic groups of Burkina Faso than the Bambara of Mali.
    Farmers, this type of statue representing a helmeted dancer covered with leaves whose function is to appear during agrarian cults. It represents the son of God the creator who left his child to men to help them.
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    Ref: L7TT0MBEDL

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    Location 83330, LE CASTELLET, France
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