Description: Offering the Finest Quality Sub-Saharan African Art Remarkable African Burkina Faso Mossi Figure Measurement: Height: 30 Width: 7 Depth: 6 Inches Measurement: Height: 76 Width: 18 Depth: 15 Centimeters Measurement Statue Only Material: Wood Estimated Age: Early 20th Century Condition: Very Good Remarks: Highly stylized figure rich brown patina Shipping: US East Coast - Estimated $45.00 Exact rate use shipping calculator INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME DESCRIPTION Stylized nude male figure, oval head with smooth coiffure, heavy brow line with incised lined scarifications on face, protruding lips with showing of triangular teeth, angular body with carving of musical instrument flute on neck, simplified features, rich brown patina. CONDITION Minor deterioration all over, numerous age cracks several long ones, lost to left front foot, overall condition very good. Thank you and please view my other items. BACKGROUND The first Mossi Empire was founded during the 15th century by invaders from northern Ghana. Today the Mossi are a large tribe living in Burkina Faso. They are the only tribe who has a centralized governing body, in addition to clans and professional corporations led by elders known as Zaksoba. Mossi sculptures are famous for several objects including polychrome large mask, statues and beautiful fertility dolls. A custom base is included with this piece. It is important to properly exhibit a beautiful piece of art. The splendor of the piece cannot be fully revealed without a correct display. Custom bases can cost a minimum of thirty and up to several hundred dollars depending on its complexity and size. It is very difficult to locate a good stand maker regardless of price, but fortunately this piece will be appropriately displayed and ready for you and your guests’ enjoyment. Painter Fred Uhlman words - Most of the artists I admired, Picasso, Modigliani, Deraini, to mention only a few, had collected African art and had been profoundly influenced by it. Shortly afterwards I bought the Baule Fetish and the Baule bobbin which are still two of the finest pieces in my collection. It is easy to see why I bought them and why from that moment I have never stopped collecting. The head of the bobbin or heddle - pulley which is after all only a functional object for the purpose of weaving seemed to me then and today as beautiful as a Greek goddess. The fetish moved me as deeply as the bobbin by its silent tragic dignity and its air of profound meditation. GUARANTEE AUTHENTICITY AND CONDITION OF ITEMS ARE GUARANTEE TO THEIR DESCRIPTION. IF THE ITEM IS FOUND TO BE NOT AS DESCRIBED OR PICTURED, FULL REIMBURSEMENT OF THE WINNING BID AMOUNT AND SHIPPING CHARGE WILL BE GIVEN. QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL WITH ANY QUESTIONS, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, OR MORE DETAIL PICTURES. EMAIL:GOTHAMGALLERY@AOL.COM SHIPPING SHIPPING VIA USPS PRIORITY MAIL UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING COST PLEASE INQUIRE. PAYMENT PAYMENT ACCEPTED, PAYPAL, CERTIFIED CHECK, PERSONAL CHECK 5 TO 7 DAYS TO CLEAR. OTHER FORMS OF PAYMENT PLEASE INQUIRE FIRST. Please click and check store items GothamGallery Fine African Art PLEASE NOTE GOTHAMGALLERY DOES NOT SEND SECOND CHANCE OFFER COMMUNICATION WILL BE VIA ebay SYSTEM ONLY PLEASE BE CAREFUL OF SCAMS
Price: 1900 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
End Time: 2024-02-25T06:51:09.000Z
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