Poupée de fécondité Biga carved on cubist forms, the body with geometric incisio…

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Poupée de fécondité Biga

carved on cubist forms, the body with geometric incisions. Old honey-red patina, marks of use Mossi, Burkina Faso Height: 23.5 cm

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