African Marka Wooden Janus Headed Puppet Head
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**Originally Listed At $100**
Africa, Central Mali, Bamana, ca. mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved, janus-headed puppet head, each side presenting a dramatic visage with a red fabric tassel threaded through the nose perforations, a prominent coiffure/headdress incised with striations, and hammered metalwork over a brown soft textile covering the forehead. The Bamana peoples perform a puppet masquerade called Sogo bo in which the relations between men and women are explored. Most interestingly, issues that arise in polygamous households are central to these narratives. As one might imagine the conflicts between wives is a popular topic. Favorite characters are Barabara, the Favorite Wife and Galomuso, the Bad Wife. Block stand. Size: 14.375" H (36.5 cm); 16.625" H (42.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA, acquired prior to 1970
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#126039
Africa, Central Mali, Bamana, ca. mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved, janus-headed puppet head, each side presenting a dramatic visage with a red fabric tassel threaded through the nose perforations, a prominent coiffure/headdress incised with striations, and hammered metalwork over a brown soft textile covering the forehead. The Bamana peoples perform a puppet masquerade called Sogo bo in which the relations between men and women are explored. Most interestingly, issues that arise in polygamous households are central to these narratives. As one might imagine the conflicts between wives is a popular topic. Favorite characters are Barabara, the Favorite Wife and Galomuso, the Bad Wife. Block stand. Size: 14.375" H (36.5 cm); 16.625" H (42.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA, acquired prior to 1970
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#126039
Condition
Normal surface wear commensurate with age, minor losses to peripheries, a few surface abrasions, and age cracks to headdress/coiffure and neck.
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African Marka Wooden Janus Headed Puppet Head
Estimate $150 - $225
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