A Bamana / Bozo Marionette Bust

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 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 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

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

African Bamama/Bozo Female Puppet. Carved and green-paint decorated head and bust, on long handle. Size: 31'' x 6.25'' x 8'' (79 x 16 x 20 cm). Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserve

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 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

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. Si

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 Bamana, Mali Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Bronze. H 43,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 / 172

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

A 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 painted

African Bamana/Bozo Mother & Child Articulated Puppet, Mali. Carved wood, iron and rope. Provenance:ex-Museum of African Tribal Art, Portland, ME. Size: 57'' x 17.5'' x 16.5'' (145 x 44 x 42 cm). Plea

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

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

This 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 w

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

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 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 hanging

An 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" H

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

Pair 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: Cr

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