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"The Mossi people of Burkina Faso have a rich and complex history that is mirrored by the several types and styles of figures and masks they create. The chiefs use political art in the form of royal figures to validate their rule, while those in the spiritual class make masks that represent the...

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Main Author:	Roy, Christopher D. (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Milan : 5 Continents, 2015.
Series:	Visions d'Afrique.
Subjects:	Wood-carving, Mossi. Wood sculpture > Burkina Faso. Mossi (African people) > Social life and customs. Wood sculpture. Burkina Faso.