Fertility Figure, Raogo-biga

CultureMossi peoples
Titles
  • Fertility Figure, Raogo-biga
Date1900–1930
PlaceBurkina Faso, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions7 1/2 inches in height

Credit LineThe Dr. Gus K. Nicholson Collection
Object number91.1527
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
203M Sterling Galleries
On view

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Department
African Art
Object Type
ProvenanceDr. Gus K. Nicholson (1942–1989), Houston, by 1989; by inheritance to his heirs, 1989–1991; given to MFAH, 1991.
Exhibition History

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1850–1970
Wood
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Female Doll (raogo-biga)
1850–1970
Wood
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Fertility Figure (raogo-biga)
1900–1950
Wood, glass beads
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Fertility Figure (raogo-biga)
1900–1940
Wood and glass beads
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Fertility Figure
1900–1940
Wood, glass beads, and string
91.1508
Female Ancestor Figure (mukuyu, nkisi, or teki)
1930–1970
Wood, ivory, and traces of tukula
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Standing Female Figure
1850–1970
Wood
91.1513
Staff Finial of a Female Figure
1850–1950
Wood and nails
91.1482
Fertility Figure, Akuaba
1900–1930
Wood
91.1441
Standing female figure
1900–1930
Wood and gold leaf
97.833
Fertility Figure, Akuaba
1900–1950
Wood, glass beads, and string
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Door Lock
1850–1970
Wood
91.1535