Mossi Biga doll
Very stylized wooden African statue. This is a "biga" fertility doll from the Mossi, in Burkina Faso.
These female figures were intended for young girls, whom they had to help to be fertile by being worn on the belt or placed in bed.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 32 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Stand
- Included
- Condition
- Excellent
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Very stylized wooden African statue. This is a "biga" fertility doll from the Mossi, in Burkina Faso.
These female figures were intended for young girls, whom they had to help to be fertile by being worn on the belt or placed in bed.