Figure féminine debout ·  Burkina Faso, Mossi · ID: 3042321

Description

wood, encrusted brown patina,, slender high-towering body, incised scarifications on body and face, crested coiffure (“gyonfo”), sacrificial traces (feathers), min. dam., cracks, insect caused damage (feet), slight traces of abrasion, base;
probably used by a Mossi ruler to represent his royal ancestors. It was placed on the shrine outside the entrance to his home where yearly offerings were made to royal ancestors.

Littérature comparée

Roy, Christopher D., Mossi, Milan 2015, pl. 1 ff.

Publications

AHDRC: 0142127