Turtle marionettes - Bozo, Mali

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 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

Marionette de style bozo, Bambara, Mali Bois, ficelle H : 41 cm Le haut du corps, du buste de forme rectangulaire duquel jaillit une jolie poitrine arrondie. De petits bras écartés, formant

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

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''

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.

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

Stabmarionette Bamana / Bozo, Mali Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 72 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Noir d’Ivoire, Paris. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Solothurn (2001 erworben). Publiziert: Marionette aus

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 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.

A 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.

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

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

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 carved and painted male wooden marionette danced in public parades by the Bozo peoples of Mali, Africa. The Puppet known as Cekaroba has movable arms held on by rubber straps and wooden sticks to ma

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 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

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

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