Fertility Doll — Mossi, Burkina Faso M2
Wooden doll with a stylized silhouette. The form is reduced to a few oblique planes. Subtle brown patina. The object belongs to the type of biiga or paog'biiga dolls from the Mossi tradition in Burkina Faso. These figures were used to teach child-rearing practices, were passed down among girls and women, and were associated with expectations surrounding motherhood. Unmounted.
120 €
Period: Before 16th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Solid wood
Width: 4,5
Height: 25,7
Depth: 8,6
Reference (ID): 1843831
Availability: In stock
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