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
€270