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. 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.
12 7/8"H x 2"W x 4 ¼ D.
It is 13" tall on its 4" square metal base.
