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Mossi Fertility Doll - BIGA - Burkina Faso

$ 42.21

Availability: 55 in stock
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    Description

    Mossi Fertility Doll - BIGA - Burkina Faso
    20th century. W
    ood cm.
    24,6 high x cm. 6,5 width (9.68" x 2.55"). gr. 149,3 (5.26 oz.).
    These typical, abstract fertility dolls, called "Biga", are worn by the women of the Mossi in their garments when they wish for children. When a child is born, the ‘biga’ dolls are either placed on house altars, or passed on to the next generation, or even given to the girls as a toy.
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