Nakomse Female Statue
The female Mossi statues represent Princess Yennega, the mother of Ouedrago considered the founder of the ethnic group.
EFM-64
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Mask of Guerrero
It is characterized by a large and flat forehead, thick triangular nose and rectangular, white mouth, ajar showing the two rows of…
MFANT-147
Facial mask Kifwebw
Used by society Bwadi Bwa Kifwebé is the best known mask, in its male and female versions.
MFANT-148
Nkissi
The statues Nkissi of the Kongolike all the Nkissi, are protective figures that acquire their strength and power after being charged by…
FET-48
Fertility Post
Fertility, whether of fields or people, is one of the central themes of traditional African societies and finds expression in numerous sculptural…
FRT-28
Fertility Post
Fertility, whether of fields or people, is one of the central themes of traditional African societies and finds expression in numerous sculptural…
FRT-29
Fertility Post
Fertility, whether of fields or people, is one of the central themes of traditional African societies and finds expression in numerous sculptural…
FRT-30
Bateba Femenino
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Bateba
The Bateba statues of the Lobi represent the thils evil geniuses to whom it is convenient to make offerings and sacrifices to…
EFM-65
Commemorative Head
Commemorative heads seem to date back to the time of Ogiso.
BRN-66
Blolo Bla
The Baulélike other peoples in Africa, they believe that everyone has a husband or wife in the other world and that they…
EFM-66
Horseman and Companion
Figure on horseback with a companion riding behind on the horse’s rump.
BRN-67
Colone
The term “colon” applies in African art to small statues that take their origin in the colonial era, the most significant being…
COL-40
Facial Mask
The people Eket It is formed by a caste society, being the most important Amamala.
MFANT-149
Little man clapping
Small figure smoking a pipe. Made using the lost-wax method.
BRN-68
Little Man Playing an Instrument
Small figure playing a musical instrument. Made using the lost-wax method.
BRN-69
Bracelet
Normally the Kapsiki are classified as Kirdi, is a term used by the Peul to designate non-Muslim pagans.
PYB-3
Mblo Face Mask
Portrait masks or “double” masks, ndomathey are supposed to be the “double” of the person whose face is represented.
MFANT-150
Moagha Wonsilva O Zooaga Mask
This mask is from the Moagha group of the familyMossiIt represents a hawk with wings deployed in flight position and evokes death.
MFZ-31
Fetish Nkissi Female
Large fetish widely spread in male and female versions throughout large areas of the former Zaire, now Democratic Republic of the Congo,…
FET-50
Family Mask
Family masks are not intended for dance or participation in religious, funeral or playful ceremonies.
MFANT-151
Antilope mask Wan Nyaka
The zoomorf masks for most African ethnic groups, especially from the west, are hunter masks.
MCYC-34
Doll Biiga
The so-called Biiga dolls are manufactured by the Mossi Bulsa region.
FRT-31
Facial Mask
They belong to the secret society Gaza and behave on the occasion of the ceremonies of initiation and circumcision of adolescents.
MFANT-152
