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A Bamana / Bozo Marionette Bust

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Description

A carved wooden head and torso of a marionette sculpture with applied metal work and classic facial features. Bamana or Bozo peoples, Mali, West Africa. The sculpture is well weathered and worn and measures 14.75 inches tall ( 18 inches tall on professional custom display stand) Provenance: The Robert banks collection, Maryland.

Condition

fair, well weathered and worn

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A Bamana / Bozo Marionette Bust

Name: A Bamana / Bozo Marionette Bust
SKU: 127839504
Price: 180 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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