Sold2022Three African Bamana Sogo Bo Puppet Theater Figures, Mali, Mid 20th C.Three Bamana Sogo Bo Puppet Figures, Mali, Mid 20th C. Including two puppets and one figure of "Misi the Zebu" (Misi the bull). Size: Ranging from 15'' x 20'' x 4'' (38 x 51 x 10 cm) to 23'' x 20'' xSee Sold Price
Sold2022African Bamana Sogo Bo Puppet Theater Figure, Mali, Mid 20th CBamana Sogo Bo Puppet Theater Figure, Mali, Mid 20th C. Stand not included. Size: 6'' x 7.5'' x 20.75'' (15 x 19 x 53 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2022Two African Bamana Sogo Bo Puppets, Mali, Mid 20th C.Two Bamana Sogo Bo Puppets, Mali, Mid 20th C. Carved wood, fabric, paint-decorated marionettes. Size: 1) 31'' x 8'' x 6'' (79 x 20 x 15 cm); 2) 30'' x 9'' x 5'' (76 x 23 x 13 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2022Two African Bamana Sogo Bo Puppets, Mali, Mid 20th C.Two Bamana Sogo Bo Puppets, Mali, Mid 20th C. Carved wood, fabric, paint-decorated marionettes. Size: 1) 32'' x 9'' x 9'' (81 x 23 x 23 cm); 2) 30'' x 7'' x 5'' (76 x 18 x 13 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2022Fine African Bamana Marionette Puppet, Mali, Mid 20th C.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. SiSee Sold Price
Sold2018Early 20th C. African Bamana Wooden Puppet Head**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 aSee Sold Price
Sold2020Early 20th C. African Bamana Wood Painted Puppet Head**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 slenSee Sold Price
Sold2018Mid-20th C. African Bamana Wooden Puppet HeadWestern Africa, Burkina Faso / Mali, Bamana peoples, ca. mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden puppet head with a perforated tubular neck. The simplistic face is comprised of a slender nose, purseSee Sold Price
Sold2023Large African Bamana Merekun Janus Sogobo Puppet, MaliLarge African Bamana Merekun Janus Sogobo Puppet, Mali. A large carved wood two-faced figure supporting multiple puppet heads above. Size: 22'' x 8'' x 6.5'' (56 x 20 x 17 cm).See Sold Price
Sold202320th C. African Bamana Wood Figural Door Lock**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Mali, Bamana / Malinke peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A minimalist yet elegant hand-carved door lock depicting a stylized anthropomorphic figure in the traditSee Sold Price
Sold202320th C. African Bamana Wood Female Figural Door LockWest Africa, Mali, Bamana / Malinke peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved door lock depicting a stylized anthropomorphic figure in the traditional Bamana style, which includes the horizontalSee Sold Price
Sold2017African Marka Wooden Janus Headed Puppet Head**Originally Listed At $100** Africa, Central Mali, Bamana, ca. mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved, janus-headed puppet head, each side presenting a dramatic visage with a red fabric tassel threaded tSee Sold Price
Sold2020Early 20th C. Bamana Wood Maani Puppet Head**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 surmountedSee Sold Price
Sold2021Early 20th C. African Dogon Wooden Figural Door LockWest Africa, Mali, Dogon or Bamana, early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved lock intended for a granary door, made of wood featuring three anthropomorphic figures. Three simple heads project fromSee Sold Price
Sold202220th C. African Dogon Wood Door Lock w/ Horse & RiderWest Africa, Mali, Bamana / Dogon peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved door lock depicting a stylized figure riding a horse atop a broad panel incised with linear patterns and an oSee Sold Price
Sold2022Early 20th C. African Wood Door Lock AnthropomorphicOriginally offered at $500... West Africa, Mali, Bamana/Malinke peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved door lock depicting a stylized anthropomorphic figure in the traditional BamanSee Sold Price
Sold2023Mali Marka Wood & Brass Antelope Puppet Mask**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Mali, Segou region, Bamana / Marka (Warka) people, ca. mid-20th century CE. A spectacular antelope mask carved from wood then covered with copper-iron alloy sheeSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Vintage Sogo Bo Rod Puppet from the BamanaA tall carved wooden head and torso of a Rod Puppet , with elongated and exaggerated features and a well handled surface patina/ Bamana or Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure does not balance willSee Sold Price
Sold2017African Kono Zoomorphic FigureAfrican Kono Zoomorphic Figure. Mid 20th c, Boli Animal. Bamana, Mali. Kono Society. 9 1/2" . Estate of Annette McGuire Cravens, Buffalo, NY.See Sold Price
Sold2023African Bamana Sogo Bo Antelope Puppet, MaliAfrican Bamana Sogo Bo Antelope Puppet, Mali. Carved wood and pigment. Size: 39'' x 12'' x 6.5'' (99 x 30 x 17 cm). Provenance: Craft Caravan, Inc., New York, NY.See Sold Price
Sold2021Two African Bozo Puppets, Mali, Mid 20th C.Two African Bozo Puppets, Mali. Size: 1) 18.5'' x 4'' x 6'' (47 x 10 x 15 cm); 2) Size: 28'' x 10'' x 4'' (71 x 25 x 10 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All AccSee Sold Price
Sold2021Two African Bozo Puppets, Mali. Mid 20th C.Two African Bozo Puppets, Mali. Size: 1) 27'' x 7.5'' x 4.75'' (69 x 19 x 12 cm); 2) 35.5'' x 6'' x 6.25'' (90 x 15 x 16 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All AcSee Sold Price
Sold2023Large African Bamana Merekun Janus Sogobo Puppet, 42" Ht.Large African Bamana Merekun Janus Sogobo Puppet, Mali. A large carved wood two-faced sculpture with multiple puppet around its base. Size: 42'' x 12'' x 11'' (107 x 30 x 28 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2022African Bamana Kono Crocodile Mask, Mali, Mid 20th C.African Bamana Kono Crocodile Mask, Mali, Mid 20th C. Carved wood with encrusted surface. Size: 27'' x 8'' x 7'' (69 x 20 x 18 cm).See Sold Price
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