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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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★★★★★ 5
Great for aggressive chewers
Style: Gorilla, Size: Small (Pack of 1)
My little Corgi is an aggressive chewer. She has destroyed quite a few toys that were advertised for chewers. When I received this toy I had little confidence but it has lasted unscathed. Aside from being sturdy it also bounces so we play ball with it. It is one of her favorite toys.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Strong and Great for Treats, but Heavier Than Expected
Style: Gorilla, Size: Small (Pack of 1), Style: Gorilla, Size: Small (Pack of 1)
This is a very durable and well-made chew toy with good overall quality.
The material is thick rubber and holds up well to chewing. It also works very well for holding treats, which stay in place securely.
The main drawback is the weight. My dog is about 30 pounds, and even though this is a smaller version, it is still fairly heavy. She tends to use it mainly to get the treats out and then loses interest afterward.
What I like:
Very durable material
Works great for holding treats
Good bounce and quality construction
Cute design
Things to be aware of:
Heavier than expected
Some treats may be difficult to insert
Dogs may lose interest once treats are gone
Overall:
This is a solid treat-based toy that is built well, but the weight may limit how much some dogs interact with it beyond treat use.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Extremely tough!
Style: Gorilla, Size: Large (Pack of 1)
These are seriously so much better (and cheaper) than any other supposedly "strong/durable" type toy like this. We have 70lb very strong chewers and they chew through everything. Can not have stuffies. They do eventually chew through but it seriously takes awhile. Especially in comparison to other brands. I will say it says "recommended for dogs under 35lbs" but I also work for houses where I recommended these for their dogs which were smaller and they wouldn't chew on because too tough. But they also accidentally bought the large which is what I buy my big dogs. So the large is GREAT for big dogs. If you have a dog under 35lbs I'd get the size small. Also .... says you can stuff treats. You really can't. Which my dogs don't need. They just love to chew on. I call it their bubble gum because when they FINALLY get a chunk off(which again takes awhile.... as in over a week) they will fling the pieces into the air and chew on like a piece of bubble gum lol... they love it! I don't notice a difference in breath or anything but I don't use the toothpaste either. I just bought to see if tough and they are!! And again price is clearly so much better. I hate spending $20+ on a toy they destroy in a day.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
★★★★★ 3
Beware if your dog likes to chew
Style: Gorilla, Size: Large (Pack of 1)
It’s super cute and my dog loved it, but it didn’t last very long. My dog started peeling off pieces of it and eating it within three hours of play.
If you have a dog that takes it easy on the toys I would recommend this one. Otherwise I recommend passing because there’s no way it’s safe for them to be swallowing these pieces.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Lasted pretty long for my aggressive chewer
Style: Gorilla, Size: Large (Pack of 1)
Right away I was excited with this product because of the smell, texture and thickness. Smells minty fresh which does help with breath smell. The texture is great, had smooth areas and rigid areas all while being soft and durable. The product is pretty thick, which I needed for my Pit-Bull. She doesn’t chew much but, when she decides to she is 110% in and dedicated to destroying that item. She chews through most things in less than a day. This product however lasted years before I started to notice damage. It is one of her favorite toys. She liked it so much I bought two, one for the house and one for the car for road trips. It’s the perfect toy to keep a chewer distracted inside a car, along side a deer antler, which also helps with dental hygiene. She gets dental hygiene compliments every trip to the Vet. We use multiple different things to help with her teeth and breathe but, I think this toy contributes the most to her healthy teeth. I call it a toy because she plays with it all the time. Definitely will keep buying long as they keep making it. This product is a must for all dogs, it’s almost perfect for my Pit-Bull
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Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2021