20th C. Mali Polychrome Wood Bozo Puppet of Mami Wata

**Originally Listed At $500** West Africa, Mali, Bozo peoples, ca. 20th century CE. An impressive Bozo puppet depicting Mami Wata, the water deity and ultimate Mother Water in a mermaid form - her lon

Two African Bozo Puppets, Mali. Size: 1) 18.5'' x 4'' x 6'' (47 x 10 x 15 cm); 2) Size: 28'' x 10'' x 4'' (71 x 25 x 10 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acc

Two African Bozo Puppets, Mali. Size: 1) 27'' x 7.5'' x 4.75'' (69 x 19 x 12 cm); 2) 35.5'' x 6'' x 6.25'' (90 x 15 x 16 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Ac

Fine African Ewe Mami Wata Shrine Figure, Togo, early/mid 20th C. Carved wood and pigment. Provenance: Ford Wheeler, NY; Private Collection, NY. Size: 11'' x 13'' x 17.5'' (28 x 33 x 44 cm).

A polychrome and wood Kanaga mask Mali, Dogon, 20th century. 42"h x 23"w. Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Mali, Segou region, Bamana / Marka (Warka) people, ca. mid-20th century CE. A spectacular antelope mask carved from wood then covered with copper-iron alloy shee

Title: Bozo wood puppet mask - Mali - African Art Tribal Art Type: Mask, puppet, crest Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: Mali Dimension: 18,5 Inch Weight: 1,32 Pounds Material: Wood Note:

Two African Bozo, Mali carved wood and polychrome fish puppets; of bright red and green colorations (stands not included); L: 32" (larger, approx.)

Group of 3 West African Bobo Puppets, Burkina Faso/Mali, 20th c; carved wood, paint, fabrics. Largest Size: 40 '' x 9'' (102 x 23 cm).

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).

Africa, Mali, Marka people, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden puppet with a pronounced head presenting skillfully delineated facial features, hammered brass eyes and decorative pieces at

**Originally Listed At $175** West Africa, Mali, Bamana peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden puppet with a slender body, a knob-shaped tip, and a thick midsection surmounted

**Originally Listed At $125** Western Africa, Mali, Bamana culture, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. An amusing, hand-carved wooden puppet head from the Bamana people of Western Africa. It has a slen

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid 20th century CE. A set of six Javanese Wayang polychrome wooden stick puppets with fine detailing and exquisite color, carved and painted on both sides. Such puppets

Fine African Bamana Marionette Puppet, Mali, mid 20th c.. A very fine old Maani puppet from the Sogow masquerade. Carved wood, beads. On stand. Provenance: Material Culture, June 12, 2016, Lot 618. Si

Ca. first half 20thC. Very good with no apparent repairs. Age-appropriate surface patina wear. From Mali, this piece is carved with horizontal crest, braids, includes cowrie shells and beads. Measures

African Bozo Hyena Spirit Dance Mask, Mali. Early 20th century. Carved and paint decorated wood with cotton textile, articulated jaw and ears. Exhibited: "More Than A Pretty Face: Masks of West and Ce

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

Grouping of Two Large Early 20th Century Polychrome wood Carved Duck Decoys with Inset Eyes. Unmarked. Larger decoy measures 7-1/2" x 18-1/2" x 4". Remaining figure measures 6" x 19" x 4". Condition:

Early 20th century, polychrome wood with double-ended hide drum heads, hide lashings and handles, 23-1/2 x 13 in.; together with a wood drum stick with hide wrapped head Provenance: Dave and Chris Kno

Grouping of Two Early 20th Century Polychrome wood Carved Duck Decoys with Inset Eyes. Unmarked. Larger decoy measures 7-1/2" x 18-1/2" x 4". Remaining figure measures 6" x 19" x 4". Condition: Rubbin

PAPUA NEW GUINEA CANOE SPLASHBOARDNew Guinea (Massim), early 20th century, polychrome wood. Painted white, red, and black in swirls and abstractions.22 x 24 in. (55.9 x 61 cm.)

Native American, Southwestern United States, Hopi, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden kachina doll depicting a large, bird-faced figure. Painted in yellow, red, white, and black pi