Mossi Flute, Burkina Faso

A mid 20th Century Mossi culture flute. Traditionally, worn hung around a male initiate's neck during masquerade ceremonies. L17.5cm W 6cm. Carved in an abstract figurative and phallic shape featuring carving linear and chevron lines on the body and arms and the mouth piece. Soft worn patina
Ex Private Collection, Germany
Price on request