Zemanek-Münster

Fertility doll "biiga"

Burkina Faso, Mossi
sold EUR 350
Provenance
Richard Rüegg, Zurich, Switzerland
Size
H: 36 cm
H: 14.2 inch

Description

wood, dark brown patina, cylindrical arm- and legless trunk with accentuated breasts, a long neck supporting a flat head with crested coiffure, min. dam., cracks, slight traces of abrasion, on base;
girls as well as boys used to take care for such dolls, in order to be prepared for their later role as parents.


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