Burkina Faso, Mossi people, Mid 20th century, Biga fertility monoxyle statuette

Burkina Faso, Mossi people, Mid 20th century, Biga fertility monoxyle statuette
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Biga fertility monoxyl statuette

Burkina Faso, Mossi people
Middle of the 20th century


Anthropomorphic stauette of abstract form representing a woman. It is characterized by the absence of limbs and rests on a flared circular base, the long cylindrical body accommodating a generous chest, symbol of fertility. The face, with its schematized appearance, has a high circular crest evoking the hairstyles worn by young women.

Dense wood
Beautiful shiny patina
23.3 x 6.4 cm (excluding base)
Private collection

Ref: QPYA00MM0F

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