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A Carved Wood Bambara Marionette Figure, Mali, 20th

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A Carved Wood Bambara Marionette Figure, Mali, 20th

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A Carved Wood Bambara Marionette Figure, Mali, 20th Century, With cotton and metal decorations. Comes apart into eight pieces.
Dimensions: h: 49 x w: 19 x d: 8 in.
Provenance: The Collection of Ann and Norman Roulet.
Exhibitions: "African Sculptural Traditions," John J. McDonough Museum, Youngstown, OH. 1992
Other Notes: Proceeds to benefit the Cleveland Institute of Art's Ann and Norman Roulet Student and Alumni Gallery.

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A Carved Wood Bambara Marionette Figure, Mali, 20th

Name: A Carved Wood Bambara Marionette Figure, Mali, 20th
SKU: 31188096
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

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