Tirachinas

Mossi · Burkina Faso

Reference: TRCH-4

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Height
19 cm
Material
Wood

The handle of the slingshot represents a woman, in the style of the Biiga dolls, with a small face in the center of her head. small…

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The handle of the slingshot represents a woman, in the style of the Biiga dolls, with a small face in the center of her head. small chest and slight ventral scarifications indicating that it is a young woman initiated. Dark patina.

Further technical information
Attributed period
Mid-century XX or earlier.

Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.

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Burkina Faso. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.

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