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Highly Stylized Old Mossi Bigga Fertility doll

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Highly Stylized Old Mossi Bigga Fertility doll

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Description

This is a wonderful Old carved wooden "Bigga" doll from the Mossi peoples of Burkina faso, West Africa. With incised designs and curled elephant style trunk , and a deep well handled surface patina. Measures 11.5 inches tall ( 12.5 inches tall on quality custom display base)

Condition

Overall Good well worn condition

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Highly Stylized Old Mossi Bigga Fertility doll

Name: Highly Stylized Old Mossi Bigga Fertility doll
SKU: 57425107
Price: 175 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $650

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Starting Price $50

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