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A Bamana Marionette, "merekun"

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Item Details

Description

Marionette, "merekun"
Bamana, Mali
Ohne Sockel / without base
Holz, Messing. H 132 cm.

Provenienz:
- René Rasmussen (1912-1979), Paris, 1955.
- Nachlass Alberto Galaverni (1933-2013), Parma.

Im Inventar der Sammlung Galaverni wie folgt beschrieben:

A dance Ornament ("puppet"). This large and rare representation of surmounted human heads was a dance ornament. It is usually called 'puppet' by collectors as it was seen moving like a puppet when worn by the dancer. On top of the larger and the two small Janus heads, stand two smaller ones, with their single faces painted in a red colour which emphasizes the expressionist effect of the piece.

Ex-collection R. Rasmussen, 1955.

CHF 2 000 / 4 000
EUR 1 720 / 3 440

Condition

The condition (wear, eventual cracks, tear, other imperfections and the effects of aging etc. if applicable) of this lot is as visible on the multiple photos we have uploaded for your documentation.

Please feel free to contact Hammer Auktionen for all questions you might have regarding this lot (info@hammerauktionen.ch).

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A Bamana Marionette, "merekun"

Name: A Bamana Marionette, \"merekun\"
SKU: 94022402
Price: 1000 CHF
Availability: InStock

Estimate CHF 2,000 - CHF 4,000

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