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Description : Wood Mossi peoples, Burkina Faso Abstracted body and head with unusual deeply engraved multiple linear patterns on upper portion The armless torso with pointed pendant breasts and protruding navel Incised geometric decorations carved into the sides of the head, along the central crest and continuing down the beard Banded carving to the rest of the body Shiny deep honey brown patina of use Mounted on a metal base Height: 36 cm Good condition Provenance: Berz Gallery of African Art, Sausalito, California Dolls of this type were used by girls and boys alike, taking care of them in order to prepare for their role as parents later in life. Condition: The figure is in good condition with signs of wear consistent with age and use. Minor small fissures. The plinth with minor corrosion. The height, without the base, measures 36 cm. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
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Estimate (low-high) : 480 EUR-600 EUR It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 64
Title : Fertility Doll 'Biga'
Size : Height: 36 cm
Condition report : Good condition
Auctionata Paddle8 AG, auctioneer, Berlin, DE It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : #215: Fine Tribal Art
Sale date : 21 Apr 2015 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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