Mixed lot (2 items): Mossi, Burkina Faso: two small ‘Biga’ fertility dolls.
![Mixed lot (2 items): Mossi, Burkina Faso: two small ‘Biga’ fertility dolls. - Mimoevropské a domorodé umění Mixed lot (2 items): Mossi, Burkina Faso: two small ‘Biga’ fertility dolls. - Mimoevropské a domorodé umění](/fileadmin/lot-images/39T150526/normal/konvolut-2-stuecke-mossi-burkina-faso-zwei-kleinere-kinderwunsch-puppen-biga-2783020.jpg)
Two fertility dolls of the Mossi, called ‘Biga’ (for a more detailed explanation see cat. no. 17).
Both items display the typical forms and linear geometric chip-carving décor in their hairstyles and scarification marks on their bodies. The larger ‘Biga’ displays small, insignificant age-related damage (a loss to the lower section of the plinth as well as a few small tears).
Both dolls have very good, shiny patina as a result of protracted use.
First third of the 20th century; H: 19 cm; 22.5 cm. (ME)
Provenance: German Private Collection.
Expert: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
26.05.2015 - 15:00
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EUR 1.200,- do EUR 1.800,-
Mixed lot (2 items): Mossi, Burkina Faso: two small ‘Biga’ fertility dolls.
Two fertility dolls of the Mossi, called ‘Biga’ (for a more detailed explanation see cat. no. 17).
Both items display the typical forms and linear geometric chip-carving décor in their hairstyles and scarification marks on their bodies. The larger ‘Biga’ displays small, insignificant age-related damage (a loss to the lower section of the plinth as well as a few small tears).
Both dolls have very good, shiny patina as a result of protracted use.
First third of the 20th century; H: 19 cm; 22.5 cm. (ME)
Provenance: German Private Collection.
Expert: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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Aukce: | Mimoevropské a domorodé umění |
Typ aukce: | Salónní aukce |
Datum: | 26.05.2015 - 15:00 |
Místo konání aukce: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
Prohlídka: | 20.05. - 26.05.2015 |