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STYLE OF MOSSI PEOPLE BURKINA FASO

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A Mossi Horn or Flute with Ancestor Face, African Music: A tall carved wooden musical horn or flute from the Mossi peoples of Burkina Faso, West Africa. featuring a finely carved ancestor head on top and the well carved mouth piece. Custom mounted for displ

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Rare Janus Lobi bateba Shrine Idol: This is an uncommon style of female Bateba Thil shrine idol, with two heads in janus form and a well handled surface patina. Lobi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The idol measures 25.5 inches tall

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Property of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation Fund
To be sold subject to no reserve
STYLE OF
PUNU PEOPLE MOSSI PEOPLE
BURKINA FASO
Ceremonial Flute with Woman's Torso
bronze Ceremonial Flute with Woman's Torso - small, one of a kind, lost wax cast bronze with rich bronze & green patina of female upper torso, detailed coiffure, jewelry, hands at sides flaring out to open blow hole at top for sounding, small round holes either side for suspension. 3.81 by 10.80 cm (1.50 by 4.25 in.)
Provenance:Gift of Arthur and Yola Steinman / 1998

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STYLE OF MOSSI PEOPLE BURKINA FASO

Name: STYLE OF MOSSI PEOPLE BURKINA FASO
SKU: 61346539
Price: 100 USD
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