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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
Condition | Good |
Style | Tribal Art (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity of Tribal Art Style) |
Period | 20th century (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity 20th century) |
Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days |
Location | 83330, LE CASTELLET, France |
Gerard Guardia
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