Description
Sculpture - Wood - Mossi - Burkina Faso
1st half 20th century - Good condition, used with some signs of wear
This female figure was the possession of the man and was watered in the home of his oldest woman.
It was publicly displayed during the annual ceremonies and/or at his funeral.
Ex. German private collection, Aachen.
Hard wood type.
Dark brown oily patina.
Traces of wear and tear and dust deposits.
Two red glass beads as eyes.
Pierced ears and opening vagina.
Restorations on left arm and right leg.
Sent with track & trace.
Lot details
- Object
- Sculpture
- Ethnic group/ culture
- Mossi
- Region/ country
- Burkina Faso
- Material
- Wood
- Period
- 1st half 20th century
- Condition
- Good condition, used with some signs of wear
- Sold with stand
- No
- Dimensions
- 37×10×9 cm