This statue was carved in the style of the Mossi people of Burking Faso. The statue features a beautiful female figure with scarification on her face and body. She comes attached to a custom base for easy display. The statue measures 38.5 inches tall and weighs 16.5 pounds. She is missing part of her right foot and there is a crack in the left foot. There is some wood deterioration on the back of her head. Some scuffing and wear and tear throughout. Please inspect photos.
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Elegant Mossi Female Statue 38.5″ – Burking Faso – African Art
Original price was: $475.00.$237.50Current price is: $237.50.
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| Type of Object | Figure, statue |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Burkina Faso |
| Ethnicity | Mossi |
| Material | Wood, Pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 38.5" |
| Width (Inches) | 7.5" |
| Depth (Inches) | 8" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 16.5 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Damage to back of head. Missing part of foot. Cracking and wear and tear. |
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Tribe Information
About the Mossi People
“The various tribes living in Burkina Faso (formerly Upper-Volta), Ghana and Togo cultivate millet and cotton, and rear cattle in the northern savannah regions. Their religious activities are dictated by the rhythm of the seasons – during the dry season in particular, when the fields are fallow, large festivals and ceremonies are organized.
The first Mossi empire was founded during the 15thcentury by invaders from northern Ghana. Today, the Mossi are the largest tribe living in Burkina Faso. They number 2,000,000 and are the only tribe discussed in this chapter who have a centralized governing body, in addition to clans and professional corporations led by elders known as Zaksoba.
Mossi sculptors are famous for their polychrome masks which are worn during funeral ceremonies and to guard crop. These masks – which have a totemic role – are stored carefully when not worn and are given libations in exchange for help in everyday Mossi life.”
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
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