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.
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, although Biga does mean child in their language.
13 1/8"H x 1 7/8"W x 3 1/4"D
Mounted on a 4" square metal base, which raises the height to 13 1/2"
