The Mossi dolls are carved by village smiths and carvers.
They are used for play and magic. The female figure is
always depicted without arms & legs. Sometimes they
are covered with shells & leather. Quite a few of the dolls
have a downward protrusion from the forehead representing the hairdo of an unmarried Mossi girl. A large number
of the dolls are phallic in shape indicating fertility. Even
scholars have difficulty distinguishing which dolls are
used for play & which are used for magic. A few scholars
believe that those dolls that are rubbed with palm butter
indicate magical use. Biga means child.
13.25"H x 3"W x 3"D
