Large statue - Bobo - Burkina Faso

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Description from the seller

Statue - Bobo - Bois - Burkina Faso - 68 cm.

Large Bobo Fing statue intended for rituals in homage to Wuro, creator of the earth.
The crest hairstyle is characteristic of the Bobos.
The face forms a tubular snout that makes the character supernatural.
The checkered body refers to the leaf costumes worn by the masked dancers.
In each hand, he holds a removable triangular palette.
The statue shows a beautiful dark, lumpy patina of antiquity.
It is in good condition.
The Bobo are a people who live in eastern Burkina and southern Mali.

Statue - Bobo - Bois - Burkina Faso - 68 cm.

Large Bobo Fing statue intended for rituals in homage to Wuro, creator of the earth.
The crest hairstyle is characteristic of the Bobos.
The face forms a tubular snout that makes the character supernatural.
The checkered body refers to the leaf costumes worn by the masked dancers.
In each hand, he holds a removable triangular palette.
The statue shows a beautiful dark, lumpy patina of antiquity.
It is in good condition.
The Bobo are a people who live in eastern Burkina and southern Mali.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Bobo
Country of Origin
Burkina Faso
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Large statue
Height
68 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
14 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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