ZOOMORPHIC STATUE - Burkina Faso - Bwa
ZOOMORPHIC STATUE - Burkina Faso - Bwa Mid-20th century. Wood, natural pigments (white kaolin, red ochre, carbon black). Dimensions: 132 cm. Objects of worship or altar pieces associated with the spirits of nature and water. The body is sculpted in a geometric style, resting on bent legs; the entire piece is covered with a checkerboard pattern. Condition: Matte, crusty, dried-out patina. Expert: Coryse Mwape Internal Ref.: 303
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ZOOMORPHIC STATUE - Burkina Faso - Bwa Mid-20th century. Wood, natural pigments (white kaolin, red ochre, carbon black). Dimensions: 132 cm. Objects of worship or altar pieces associated with the spirits of nature and water. The body is sculpted in a geometric style, resting on bent legs; the entire piece is covered with a checkerboard pattern. Condition: Matte, crusty, dried-out patina. Expert: Coryse Mwape Internal Ref.: 303
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