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Bamana Marionette, Mali

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Bamana Marionette, Mali Wood, metal, pigment, encrustations Height 17 1/2in (44.5cm) Provenance Franz and Diana Lissauer Collection, New York Luc Michaud Collection, Montreal For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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Bamana Marionette, Mali

Name: Bamana Marionette, Mali
SKU: 166753178
Price: 2000 USD
Availability: InStock

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