Lot n° 252
Estimation :
80 - 120
EUR
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Result
: 200EUR
MOSSI, Burkina Faso - Lot 252
MOSSI, Burkina Faso
Ancient head showing a scarified juvenile face. The concave eyes give it an intense look.
Terracotta, missing parts and accidents
H 14.5 cm
Among the Mossi, these scarifications, often engraved in childhood, were associated with protection against evil spirits.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Kenneth GRAHAM
Expert: Serge REYNES
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