The Colorful Sogo Bo Puppets of Mali

The Colorful Sogo Bo Puppets of Mali Rosen, Mary Sue / Rosen, Paul Peter Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd (2012). ISBN 13: 9780764340659 English text 160 pages Hardcover with damaged dus

Two Bamana Sogo Bo Puppets, Mali, Mid 20th C. Carved wood, fabric, paint-decorated marionettes. Size: 1) 31'' x 8'' x 6'' (79 x 20 x 15 cm); 2) 30'' x 9'' x 5'' (76 x 23 x 13 cm).

Two Bamana Sogo Bo Puppets, Mali, Mid 20th C. Carved wood, fabric, paint-decorated marionettes. Size: 1) 32'' x 9'' x 9'' (81 x 23 x 23 cm); 2) 30'' x 7'' x 5'' (76 x 18 x 13 cm).

Large African Bamana Merekun Janus Sogobo Puppet, Mali. A large carved wood two-faced figure supporting multiple puppet heads above. Size: 22'' x 8'' x 6.5'' (56 x 20 x 17 cm).

Large African Bamana Merekun Janus Sogobo Puppet, Mali. A large carved wood two-faced sculpture with multiple puppet around its base. Size: 42'' x 12'' x 11'' (107 x 30 x 28 cm).

African Bamana Sogo Bo Antelope Puppet, Mali. Carved wood and pigment. Size: 39'' x 12'' x 6.5'' (99 x 30 x 17 cm). Provenance: Craft Caravan, Inc., New York, NY.

African Sogo Bo Puppet Mask, Mali. Caved wood and pigment. Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Size: 41'' x 11'' x 9'' (104 x 28 x 23 cm).

Three Bamana Sogo Bo Puppet Figures, Mali, Mid 20th C. Including two puppets and one figure of "Misi the Zebu" (Misi the bull). Size: Ranging from 15'' x 20'' x 4'' (38 x 51 x 10 cm) to 23'' x 20'' x

Bamana Sogo Bo Puppet Theater Figure, Mali, Mid 20th C. Stand not included. Size: 6'' x 7.5'' x 20.75'' (15 x 19 x 53 cm).

A tall carved wooden head and torso of a Rod Puppet , with elongated and exaggerated features and a well handled surface patina/ Bamana or Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure does not balance will

A Tall carved wooden marionette danced in public parades by the Bozo peoples of Mali, Africa. The Puppet has movable arms held on by rubber straps and wooden sticks to manipulate the puppet. The entir

A Very Finely carved wooden marionette of a Antelope with two frog spirits on the horns and moving ears. Bamana or Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. The Puppet measures 39 x 29 inches and will include a pro

A very old and interesting carved wooden mask used in the Sogo Bo Dance performances along side of puppets and marionette masks. Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. The mask measures 13.5 x 6.5 inches. A meta

A carved wooden Farmer and his Oxen marionette from the Bamana peoples. This Sogo bo puppet has movable arms and would have at one time has a make shift plow being pulled by his two hump back oxen. Th

African Tribal Art Collector's Lot. Bamana Sogobo Puppets and an animal figure. Size: ranging from 12'' x 3'' x 2'' (30 x 8 x 6 cm) to 15'' x 4'' x 4'' (37 x 9 x 9 cm).

2 Bamana Sogo Bo Marionettes. Mali. Carved wood. Largest Size: 26" x 6.5" x 4.5" (66 x 17 x 11 cm).

1st part of the 20th century, tribally used with blue painted surface, including a custom iron stand. Ex: Rosen Collection. As appears in The Colorful Sogodo Puppets of Mali. The exceptional book by M

1st part of the 20th century, tribally used with natural wood surface, including a custom iron stand. Ex: Rosen Collection. As appears in The Colorful Sogodo Puppets of Mali. The exceptional book by M

This is a very interesting old wooden marionette or rod puppet body with elongated and stylized male face with a very well handled surface. Such rod puppets are adorned with textile dress and hanging

Carved wooden Female marionette with elaborate headdress , green glass eyes and attached hands. From the Bambara / Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. Custom mounted to a wooden display stand. Measures 32 i

MALIAN COLORFUL BAMBARA RAM MARIONETTE, Mid 20th century. Hand carved colorful Bambara ram marionette used in traditional mask dances or festivals (called "sogo bo" or "tyeko") in the populations of C

A bold carved wooden female marionette with a Ko Taa style coiffure danced in public parades by the Bozo peoples of Mali, Africa. The Puppet has movable arms held on by rubber straps and wooden sticks

Marionette Bamana, Mali Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Textil. H 42 cm. Provenienz: - lt. Besitzer: Adriaan Blom, Bassins. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Basel. Marionette aus dem Sogo bò-Theater. Dar

A Carved wood and painted female effigy with stylized coiffure and articulated arms. Showing plenty of weathering and wear suggesting years of field use in the Sogo Bo festivals of the Bozo and Bamana