Fall Discovery and Fine Art
Oct 14, 2020 (your local time)
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LOT 18:

African Mossi Biga Doll, Boulsa Kingdom

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$ 500
Estimated price:
$500 - $2,500
Auction house commission: 35%
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African Mossi Biga Doll, Boulsa Kingdom
Mossi People, Burkina Faso, Africa: Finely carved wooden adult female figure with a distinctive forelock coiffure extending down the front of its face. 20th Century. The figure has an elongated neck, mature youthful breasts and scarification adornment marks on the belly and chest. The figure is attached to a display base, as shown.

The Mossi dolls of Burkina Faso are one of the most unique fertility fetishes within the West African ethnic groups. These dolls are depicted with the features of an ideal mature woman of the Mossi culture.

Traditionally, these dolls are purchased or commissioned for a young girl from the local male blacksmith. The girls care for these little figurines like babies and call them biiga or child.
12.75", 14" High with the base
Private collection, Massachusetts
Good condition
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Condition: Good condition
NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents.

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final.

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