Sold2022Bamana Merekun Marionette Carving, BaliType: Carving / sculptureMaterials: Wood, brassMarkings & Inscriptions: UnmarkedDate: Early to mid 20th centuryMaker: Bamana, MaliDescription: A two-sided or janiform Merekun or Marionette head carvinSee Sold Price
Sold2017A Fine Old Bamana Merekun Marionette headThis is a very rare old carved wooden image of the Merekun from Mali , West Africa and the Bamana peoples. A fine old marionette used by the Bamana in ritual theater with a highly stylized form, and aSee Sold Price
Sold2018Rare sculpture of Bamana Merekun Marionette figureThis is a very rare and unusual carved wooden image of the Merekun , a marionette used by the Bamana in ritual theater, This is quite an unusual example because it is a sculpture of Merekun puppet heaSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Bamana Marionette, "merekun"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 InvenSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Bamana Marionette, "merekun"Marionette, "merekun" Bamana, Mali Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 64 cm. Provenienz: - Carlo Monzino (1931-1996), Castagnola. - Hammer Auktion 01, 21.05.2016, Lot 39. - deutsche Privatsammlung. MarionSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Bamana Marionette, "merekun"Marionette, "merekun" Bamana, Mali Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Blech. H 75 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Basel (1999). Marionette aus dem Sogo bò-TheatSee Sold Price
Sold2022Fine African Bamana Marionette Puppet, Mali, Mid 20th C.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. SiSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Bamana MarionetteMarionette Bamana, Mali Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Bronze. H 43,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 / 172See Sold Price
Sold2020A Fine Bamana Marionette sculptureA very fine Bamana peoples marionette from Mali, West Africa. Carved from a hard dense wood with deep well handled surface patina and obvious wear and use. This puppet would have been part of a largerSee Sold Price
Sold2020Lady in Red ~Old Bamana Marionette figure, African ArtA well weathered old carved marionette figure with classic facial features and a wonderful flowing form with articulated arms and a bright red painted surface, embellished with metal eyes and paintedSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Beautiful Vintage Bamana Marionette Rod PuppetA tall carved wooden head and torso of a Rod Puppet , with elongated and exaggerated features , elaborate coiffure, glass eyes, and a well handled surface patina/ Bamana or Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa.See Sold Price
Sold2020Monumental Bamana Marionette mask Antelope w/ AncestorThis is a very large and impressive carved wooden mask with attached marionette figure and retractable jaw. The tall spiral horns of the "Daje" or antelope painted black and red , the figure adorned wSee Sold Price
Sold2023Large African Bamana Merekun Janus Sogobo Puppet, MaliLarge 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).See Sold Price
Sold2020Old Bamana Marionette Head Ex Michael Rhodes, New YorkA primitive carved wooden marionette figure head with a dramatic hyena like face and a well handled surface. Bamana or Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. The Staff measures 31 inches tall x 15 inches across.See Sold Price
2020A Bamana Marionette for Sogo Bo festival, African ArtThis 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 hangingSee Sold Price
Sold2023African Bamana Marionette With Wooden Spoon Arms, MaliAn African painted wooden Bamana marionette wearing traditional hand sewn clothes measuring: 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" (base), 8" W x 5 1/2" D x 34 3/4" HSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Bamana MarionetteStabmarionette Bamana / Bozo, Mali Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 72 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Noir d’Ivoire, Paris. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Solothurn (2001 erworben). Publiziert: Marionette ausSee Sold Price
Sold2023Pair of African Bamana Marionette Puppet Figures, MaliPair of African Bamana Marionette Puppet Figures, Mali. Male and Female. Carved wood, pigment. Size: 1) 22.5'' x 8.5'' x 8'' (57 x 22 x 20 cm); 2) 22'' x 6.25'' x 7'' (56 x 16 x 18 cm). Provenance: CrSee Sold Price
Sold2019Vintage Bamana Marionette/ Puppet, African ArtCarved wooden marionette figure with articulated arms and a well weathered textile adornment. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The puppet measures 29 inches tall.See Sold Price
Sold2019VINTAGE BAMANA MARIONETTE SCULPTURE, AFRICAN ARTA wonderfully abstract female sculpture that may have been a marionette type puppet or doll. Note the highly stylized face and incised designs, with a well handled surface. Bamana peoples, Mali, AfricSee Sold Price
Sold2019Bamana Marionette Head SculptureAfrican Art Bamana Marionette Head Sculpture from Mali. The dimension 21.75 inches high x 8 inches wide. The packing and shipping cost with insurance for domestic is $45.00 flat rate shipping within tSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Bamana Marionette, EquestrianMarionette, Reiter Bamana, Mali Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Textil, Kaurischnecken. H 52 cm B 31,5 cm. Provenienz: - Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. - Hammer Auktion 56 (03.07.2020) Lot 138. StoSee Sold Price
Sold2023Large African Bamana Merekun Janus Sogobo Puppet, 42" Ht.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).See Sold Price
Sold2020A TRIBAL BAMANA MEREKUN JANUS PUPPET. Mali. 20cA TRIBAL BAMANA MEREKUN JANUS PUPPET. Mali. 20cm x 20cm x 04cmSee Sold Price
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