Bamana Marionette, Merekun, Mali 79cm high, 17cm deep, 18cm wide

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Bamana Marionette, Merekun, Mali The carved wood figure of stylised form, reverse faced, with a crest of braided hair, stood above a young girl similarly depicted, 79cm high, 17cm deep, 18cm wide This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue and/or after-sale information, sent out to all buyers post-sale. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (The Packengers, Unit 9, Abbey Mead Industrial Park, Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1HU, England, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue and/or after-sale information, sent out to all buyers post-sale. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 10 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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Bamana Marionette, Merekun, Mali 79cm high, 17cm deep, 18cm wide

Lot 0103

Estimate £800-£1,200

Feb 17, 2026, 6:12 AM EST

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