Mossi Biga doll - SOLD OUT
A wooden statue of a stylized female, carved in a series of geometric sections. The head has a large crest like hairstyle and with a flat, wedge shaped face with engraved details. The long neck leads to a conical shaped body with prominent breasts, curving stomach and engraved details to the surface. Mounted on a custom made stand.
These typical, abstract fertility dolls, called ‘biga’, are worn by the women of the Mossi in their garments when they wish for children. When a child is born, the ‘biga’ dolls are either placed on house altars, or passed on to the next generation, or even given to the girls as a toy.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 19,5 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection France
- Condition
- Excellent
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A wooden statue of a stylized female, carved in a series of geometric sections. The head has a large crest like hairstyle and with a flat, wedge shaped face with engraved details. The long neck leads to a conical shaped body with prominent breasts, curving stomach and engraved details to the surface. Mounted on a custom made stand.
These typical, abstract fertility dolls, called ‘biga’, are worn by the women of the Mossi in their garments when they wish for children. When a child is born, the ‘biga’ dolls are either placed on house altars, or passed on to the next generation, or even given to the girls as a toy.