Brea, California, United States
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Closing out spring with a wide variety of arms, armour, ethnographic and ancient art as well as Asian and decorative pieces. Lots are priced to sell
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LOT 332:
African Mossi Biiga Doll
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Start price:
$
40
Estimated price :
$100 - $150
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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African Mossi Biiga Doll
Burkina Faso, Mossi peoples fertility dolls collected in 1982 South Africa and reviewed by a member of the Ethnic Arts Council of Los Angeles & Charles D. Miller III as having correct patina and wear from handling and use. These dolls were worn on young girls backs with wrappings which create a patina such as this example. Size 13 1/4" H
Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.. Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.
