1940S MOSSI WOOD FEMALE FIGURINE/BURKINA FASO

Africa, Burkina Faso Mossi Standing Female Wood Figures.(3) Size 12 1/4 - 14 1/4 inches high + stand. A collection of 3 Carved wood female figures. Provenance: Private Washington DC collection of Thom

A Mossi "Biiga" wood and leather fertility dollMid-20th century; Mossi Peoples, Burkina Faso, West AfricaAppears unmarkedThe carved wood stylized female figure accented with leather wrapping

Africa, Burkina Faso, Mossi culture, ca. late 19th century CE. A hand carved wooden slingshot (called a Potomo Waka) depicting a female figure with nubbin breasts, spread out legs, arms carved in low

wood, rich blackish brown patina, crested coiffure ("gyonfo"), incised scarification marks, slightly dam., minor missing parts, cracks, rep. (breakage left upper arm), metal base; "niande" figures rep

This is a finely carved old wood sculpture of a female with burden ( vessel) atop her head with a wonderful realistic female form. This sculpture originates from the Mossi peoples of Burkina faso, Wes

A very tall carved wooden mask featuring an elegant female ancestor finial above the mask face, all carved from a single piece of dense wood. Among the Mossi of Burkina Faso, a wooden face mask surmou

African, Burkina Faso Mossi Wood Flute. Size 9 1/2 inches high. + stand. Provenance: Private Washington DC collection of Thomas F Caroll. Acquired from Osmane, dealer NY. Thomas worked from the 1950s

A Mossi Flute. Wood. Burkina Faso. 3 1/2" x 10 1/2". Shipping: Shipping for our Collector's Series Ethnographic Auction will be handled by our trusted Shipping Partner UPS Store 3156- contact them at

African wooden Karanga mask featuring carved and bead detailed figural surmount over incised mask by the Mossi people of Burkina Faso. 28.5" H x 8.5" W x 5" D.

Ritual masks carved in wood by the MOSSI people- Burkina Faso. Mossi sculptors are famous for their polychrome masks which are worn during funeral ceremonies and to guard crop. These masks ? which hav

War mask carved in wood from the MOSSI - Burkina Faso. Oval face with pierced oval eyes, painted with white, black, blue and ochre pigments culminate in a central ridge. The nose is in relief. Good co

Ca. mid 20thC. Very good with age appropriate patina surface wear and with tiny spots of wood loss. Mossi figure with a large narrow crested head; long neck; no arms. Bamana or Malinke . Ex-Nooter col

Ca. second half 20thC. Very good with age appropriate patina surface wear and with spots of wood loss. Glass trade beads. Mossi figure with a large narrow crested head; long neck; no arms. Bamana or M

3 Mossi Biiga Fertility Dolls, carved wood, Mossi People, Burkina Faso, Carved Wood, 20th C. Sizes: 1)10.5"H x 2.5"W x 2.5"D (26.5 x 6.5 x 6.5 cm); 2) 9"H x 1.5"W x 1.5"D (23 x 4 x 4 cm); 3) 11.8"H x

A group of Mossi Style Karanga Mask and Rhodesia Style Bow. ++ Mossi Style Karanga Mask. Wood. Burkina Faso. 7" x 5 3/4" x 49". ++ Rhodesia Style Bow. Wood, sinew, wire, and snake skin. Zimbabwe. 4" x

Mossi Peoples, (5) wood whistles, Burkina Faso, naturally patinated carved wood, leather, largest 9"l Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor of Chi

20th Century carved Burkina Faso African face mask. Features high crest design, adorned with antelope head and geometric pattern of rust red, cream and black. Head is surrounded by a fringe of fibers.

Mossi Peoples, (7) carved wood flutes, Burkina Faso, geometrically carved in abstract form, with incised decoration, each approx. 7"h Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

Carved Wood Whistle, Mossi People, Burkina Faso,Carved wood, early 20th c.; with stand. Size: 9.25" x 3" x 1.5" (23 x 8 x 4 cm).

Africa, Burkina Faso, Mali, carved wood standing female figure, 7.75"h x 3.25" w x 3.25"d

Large Lobi Female Figure, Burkina Faso Wood with dark brown encrusted patina Height 32 1/4in (82cm) Provenance Constance McCormick Fearing Collection, Santa Barbara, CA, acquired in the 1960s Thence b

Gurunsi Female Figure, Burkina Faso Wood with shiny brown patina Height 12in (30.5cm) Provenance Constance McCormick Fearing Collection, Santa Barbara, CA, acquired in the 1960s Thence by descent Lot

Mossi carved wood rabbit mask, 20th c., Burkina Faso, carved polychromed wood, 40.5"h x 5.5"w x 5.25"d Provenance: The Arthur and Anita Kahn Collection

Lobi Female Figure, Burkina Faso Wood with dark brown patina Height 19in (48.3cm) Provenance Constance McCormick Fearing Collection, Santa Barbara, CA, acquired in the 1960s Thence by descent Lot to b