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Mossi Female Sculpture, Burkina Faso #810Mossi Female Sculpture, Burkina Faso The Mossi are today the largest single Ethnic Group living in Burkina Faso. They are renowned for their Masquerade Dances and their use of large superbly sculpted and brightly painted masks and colorful costumes. Among the Mossi Villages, Elders are highly honored with elaborate Funerals and the appearance of masked dancers with masks representing Ancestors and various Spirits and Forces of Nature in dramatic and
- Mossi Female Sculpture, Burkina Faso
- The Mossi are today the largest single Ethnic Group living in Burkina Faso. They are renowned for their Masquerade Dances and their use of large superbly sculpted and brightly painted masks and colorful costumes. Among the Mossi Villages, Elders are highly honored with elaborate Funerals and the appearance of masked dancers with masks representing Ancestors and various Spirits and Forces of Nature in dramatic and often vigorous dances.
- Sculpted Figures known as Ninande (pl.) have a number of functions. This stylized sculpted Female Figure has an classic Mossi sculptural facial and body-lines and a strong neck. The high crested hairstyle is a version of "Gyonfo" coiffure worn by Females among the Mossi. In general, Figures are identified with local Chieftains and Clan Elders during Ceremonies reinforcing local political relationships and Chiefly Authority. Figures are also used at Funerals and are in some areas buried with the Elder. During yearly public Ceremonies, Figures, honoring Ancestors will have clothes wrapped around their waists similar to clothes worn by Mossi Women.
- The Female Figures represent an Ideal of Beauty and Power as a visual presentation of Feminine Strength and are honored accordingly.
Lit.: Christopher D. Roy / Thomas G.B. Wheelock: Land of the Flying Masks. Art and Culture in Burkina Faso. The Thomas G. B. Wheelock Collection, Prestel 2007. - A Mossi Female Sculpture, origin Burkina Faso, standing on large wedge-shaped feet beneath bent legs leading to prominent buttocks and supporting a slender torso, with tapering, hanging breasts, rounded sloping shoulders, the arms slightly bent forward, an elongated cylindrical neck supporting a spherical head, a slightly open mouth beneath a slender nose and heavy lidded eyes, a striated single crested coiffure, the figure displays decorative tribal scarification marks in accentuated lines and on the face in the form of an arrow pointing upwards.
- Measurements: 29cm
- Condition: Fair; brown patina, traces of age and ritual use, partly eroded.
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★★★★★ 4
Very narrow
Size: 10 Wide, Color: Cognac
Run narrow. For very narrow feet. Wide width fits like a regular width.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Comfortable Shoes Right Out of the Box
Size: 9, Color: Black
I bought these shoes for my husband. He has a very hard time finding quality, comfortable shoes. These shoes are just as comfortable as his New Balance. He uses them as a dress shoe and wears them at least once a week. There was no break in period necessary. They were comfortable right out of the box! The only thing we didn't like was the white sole color. Once I knew he was going to keep them, I used a black sharpie marker to color the soles black. Instant amazing, comfortable dress shoes. They were well worth the cost. If you or your SO needs a comfortable pair of shoes, we highly recommend them.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2025
★★★★★ 1
Paid for new, received used.
Size: 9.5 Wide, Color: Cognac, Size: 9.5 Wide, Color: Cognac
Arrived dirty as if someone whore it for more than a few days. Maybe I was mistaken, but I saw nothing about “previously used” on the Amazon page. Returned it.
I would suggest that the company use quality control when it comes to shipping. The shoes seem find otherwise. I ordered 9.5 and it was just a bit tight. If I reorder I will go for size 10.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Overall Great.
Size: 10.5 Wide, Color: Black
Great product. Great value. Great style. Overall great.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Decent Shoes with Misleading Description (Not Leather)
Size: 12 Wide, Color: Black, Size: 12 Wide, Color: Black
I only look for leather when I’m purchasing dress shoes. Under the description “details” on this item it lists the shoe as leather upper and inner lining. A photo shows “genuine Napa leather lining”. If you keep reading (which I have now that I’ve received the shoes) it shows “faux leather” in the small print and that is not “leather”. I run a small leather business and this irks me because it’s clearly false advertising. The details also show the product is made in Brazil but when they arrived today, the shoe tag shows “Made in China” and “Man Made upper and lower”. I don’t hate the shoes. They look nice. What I know is they won’t hold up over time like leather, which is why the description should be accurate and not misleading.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2026