Bozo Merekun Marionette

This 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 a

Type: Carving / sculptureMaterials: Wood, brassMarkings & Inscriptions: UnmarkedDate: Early to mid 20th centuryMaker: Bamana, MaliDescription: A two-sided or janiform Merekun or Marionette head carvin

A Lot of two hand carved wooden puppets, painted and adorned with textiles. Such puppets are danced in public parades by the Bozo and Bamana peoples of Mali, Africa. The Puppet has movable arms held o

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 carved wooden marionette/ mask of an Antelope with long arched back spiral horns, and long snout with articulated lower jaw. The mask was painted yellow with black and red accents, and the remains o

A tall carved wooden torso carried in yearly festivals and parades for various ceremonies including Harvest festivals. Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture is quite large and measures 22 inches t

A carved wooden head and torso of a marionette sculpture with applied metal work and classic facial features. Bamana or Bozo peoples, Mali, West Africa. The sculpture is well weathered and worn and me

Large carved wooden head in the form of a Hyena with tall ears and movable retractable jaw. used by the Bozo peoples of Mali, West Africa in ritual dance and ceremonies. measures 24 x 16 inches. * The

A colorful and charming marionette style headdress, actually worn in parade festivals and village celebrations, typically attached to a superstructure worn on the head. The sculpture measures 29.5 inc

This 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 hea

A very fine Old Bozo marionette head in the form of a Young Antelope, with wonderful painted designs. Obvious age and handling. measures 17.5 x 7 inches. The display stand shown was for photography pu

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 Inven

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. Marion

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-Theat

This is a very finely carved wooden dance mask or puppet from the Bozo peoples of Mali, Africa. The fishermen of the BOZO tribe of Mali took a fish like this in their boat to perform a ceremonial ritu

A Vintage to antique carved wooden articulated puppet of a female with elaborate coiffure and movable arms. Old textile dress with breasts exposed. Bambara / Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. Measures 27 in

Group of 6 Vintage Bozo Tribe Marionettes, Mali (West Africa). Articulated, Carved wood, paint, cloth. 2 with display stands. Ranging in size from: 38'' x 10'' x 6.5'' (97 x 25 x 17 cm) to 31'' x 5''

7 Vintage Bozo/Bamanan Marionettes, Mali. Carved wood, paint, cloth, fiber. Largest size: 44.5'' x 5.75'' x 6'' (113 x 15 x 15 cm). Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots will start a

7 Vintage Bozo/Bamanan Marionettes, Mali. Carved wood, paint, cloth, fiber. Ranging in size from: 37'' x 6'' x 8'' (94 x 15 x 20 cm) to 21'' x 5'' x 4'' (53 x 13 x 10 cm). Note: This is a NO RESERVE a

3 Vintage Bozo/Bamanan Marionettes, Mali. Largest size: 34'' x 22.75'' x 9.75'' (86 x 58 x 25 cm). Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots will start at $50.

6 Vintage Bozo/Bamanan Marionettes, Mali. Carved wood, paint, cloth, fiber. Ranging in size from: 43.25'' x 5.75'' x 19.5'' (110 x 15 x 50 cm) to 13.25'' x 14.75'' x 3.25'' (34 x 37 x 8 cm). Note: Thi

2 Vintage Bozo/Bamanan Marionettes, Mali. Largest size: 36.5'' x 12'' x 5.75'' (93 x 30 x 15 cm). Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots will start at $50.

A elongated and exaggerated carved wooden bird with movable beak that served as a parade marionette during yearly festivals held by the Bozo peoples of Mali, West Africa. The Avian head measures 27 in

1962 KNICKERBOKER BOZO THE CLOWN MARIONETTE - ALL STRINGS ATTACHED - GOOD CONIDITON - CLOWN IS 12 INCHES LONG