Description
Original abstract vintage Mossi doll. Hand carved wood Yariga Biiga female figure from Burkina Faso 1940s. These traditional doll figures were used by children to prepare and care for a baby. These statues are passed on from mother to daughter and the large breasts are a symbol of motherhood. The head is a stylization of the gyonfo, a female forward long hairstyle sometimes thought to resemble an elephant trunk. Beautiful attractive highly stylized figure with rich patina, signs of age and use. Mounted on a black iron display stand.
| Design Period | 1920 to 1949 |
|---|---|
| Production Period | Unknown |
| Style | Vintage |
| Detailed Condition |
Good This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing. |
| Product Code | GQK-1854713 |
| Materials | Iron, Wood |
| Color | Black |
| Width |
8 inch 3.0 inch |
| Depth |
13 inch 5.0 inch |
| Height |
39 inch 15.0 inch |
| Weight Range | Standard Between 40kg and 80kg |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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