Mossi, Burkina Faso: A ceremonial or dance staff with female figure.
A rod (or ‘sceptre”) with the head of a hornbill, on top of which is a female figure in typical Mossi style. An original, rare piece with very good usage patina and an old original repair: The legs of the woman were once broken and were repaired with leather collars a long time ago. Otherwise no damage. First half of the 20th century; H: 6 cm (in total). (ME)
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
05.11.2014 - 13:00
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EUR 1,200.- to EUR 1,600.-
Mossi, Burkina Faso: A ceremonial or dance staff with female figure.
A rod (or ‘sceptre”) with the head of a hornbill, on top of which is a female figure in typical Mossi style. An original, rare piece with very good usage patina and an old original repair: The legs of the woman were once broken and were repaired with leather collars a long time ago. Otherwise no damage. First half of the 20th century; H: 6 cm (in total). (ME)
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Tribal Art |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 05.11.2014 - 13:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 31.10. - 05.11.2014 |