Chief’s ancestor figure Mossi Bobo
African statues of the Mossi / Bobo people
This African statue evokes a chief or ancestor of the Mossi / Bobo people. Standing firmly on two short legs with wide feet, this powerfully built statue shows perfect balance. Her sex is hidden by an apron, her arms drooping and her trunk thick. The face with its schematic features is defined by the Mossi people and is surmounted by this mythical animal that is frequently found on masks and statues of the Burkinabe Mossi, Bobo, Bwa,...
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Data sheet
- Size
- 42 cm
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Condition
- Excellent
African statues of the Mossi / Bobo people
This African statue evokes a chief or ancestor of the Mossi / Bobo people. Standing firmly on two short legs with wide feet, this powerfully built statue shows perfect balance. Her sex is hidden by an apron, her arms drooping and her trunk thick. The face with its schematic features is defined by the Mossi people and is surmounted by this mythical animal that is frequently found on masks and statues of the Burkinabe Mossi, Bobo, Bwa,...