Big fertility doll "biiga"
Burkina Faso, Mossi
not available anymore
Size
H: 39 cm
H: 15.4 inch
Description
wood, brown patina, characteristic form, incised scarifications, min. dam., fine cracks, traces of abrasion;
with the Mossi girls as well as boys used to take care for such dolls, in order to be prepared for their later role as parents.