Description
Extraordinary Mossi catapult from Burkina Faso that served as both a hunting weapon and ritual object. This rare specimen with female figure shows how practical utility and symbolic meaning came together in Mossi culture.
Origin & meaning
The Mossi used catapults not only for hunting, but also as objects of spiritual value. The addition of a female figure refers to fertility, protection and the continuity of life. This specimen comes from a private collection in Castricum and bears a warm, deep patina with fine details in the carving decoration.
Dimensions & condition
Height 22.5 cm - width 6 cm - depth 4 cm.
Condition: stable, with weathered patina, traces of age and use adding to its authenticity. Small natural drying cracks visible.
Product photographs show the object on offer exactly as photographed. Any interior images are AI-generated impressions, included solely to illustrate scale and presentation.
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