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Sculptures & Masks
Old Bariba Fertility Doll – Phallus – Benin
Wood, cowrie shells, glass beads, seeds, vegetable fibres. Cm 23,3 high (9.17″). Grams 545,0 (19.22 oz.).
The Bariba people, self designation Baatonu (plural Baatombu), are the principal inhabitants of Borgou and…
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Sculptures & Masks
Old Tribally Used Kneeling Female Figure – Bariba Tribe – Benin
Wood, glass beads, trace of kaolin; cm. 32,5 high (12.80″). Grams 1034,0 (36.47 oz.).
Fine wooden Female Figure with scarifications on the face and traces of kaolin. These figures are used in…
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Other Objects
Old Bariba Fertility Doll – Phallus – Benin – Rare Item
Wood, cowrie shells, vegetable fibres. The wooden phallus is cm 12,5 high (4.92″); the piece is approx. cm. 30 in lengh (11.81″). Grams 205,0(7.23 oz.).
The Bariba people, self designation Baatonu…
