A CHARMING MOSSI STATUE FROM BURKINA FASO ( No 2094 ) INTERIORS A rare leather cowrie shell

A rare leather cowrie shell and glass trade bead headdress from the Maasai tribe of Kenya

Does not stand unassisted

Has signs of ceremonial libations

This is a ceremonial mask from the Igbo tribe of Nigeria

A CHARMING MOSSI STATUE FROM BURKINA FASO ( No 2094 ) INTERIORS A rare leather cowrie shellThis is a characterful statue from the Mossipeople of Burkina Faso. The form is uniquehas a hand carved feel. The legs are slightlyeroded, and it does need a stand to standupright. The patina is well developed with anice glossy sheen. In good condition. Wear iscommensurate with tribal use. We guaranteethat this item has been tribally used. H ap prox 20 cm