Bamana Merekun Marionette Head, Mali, Africa

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

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 Bamana Wood Marionette Figure with Eight Wood Puppet Heads West Africa, Mali ONE LARGE FIGURE WITH 8 ADDITIONAL FIGURES (9 TOTAL) Height 30 inches (76.2 cm). Property from the Museum of Fine Arts, S

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

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 wonderful Bamana marrionette of a painted wooden sword yielding figure in traditional fabric on horseback: 48" W x 13 1/2" D x 30" H

A group of five West African objects. 20th century. ++ Staff. 20" x 3" x 4 1/2". ++ Bamana style marionette head. Mali. 22 3/4" x 4 3/4" x 5 1/2". ++ Bamana style marionette head. Mali. 21 3/4" x 4 3/

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

African 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 t

A 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 larger

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

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

Carved wooden marionette figure with articulated arms and a well weathered textile adornment. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The puppet measures 29 inches tall.

Ca. mid 20thC. Shows wood losses and age-appropriate surface wear as shown. This item(s) is used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface losses. Please view all pictures, as

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 tall slender carved wooden marionette with hammered brass decorations and embellished with beads and shell adornment. Bamana / Marka peoples, Mali, Africa. The Marionette or doll measures 20 inches

A carved wooden pair of antelope sculptures / headdress that were traditionally attached to baskets and worn atop the head during agricultural dances. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa.

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

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

**Originally Listed At $125** West Africa, Mali, Bamana peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden puppet with interesting proportions; this once would have had a larger costume a

**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