Rare sculpture of Bamana Merekun Marionette figure

This is a very rare and unusual carved wooden image of the Merekun , a marionette used by the Bamana in ritual theater, This is quite an unusual example because it is a sculpture of Merekun puppet hea

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 group of 3 West African style sculptures. 20th century. ++ Bamana style janus marionette. Mali ++ Guro style standing male figure. Ivory Coast ++ Mambila style figure. Cameroon/Nigeria. Provenance:

Rare Thai Marionette folk warrior sculpture, the mythical figure molded with one leg supporting the body, the right hand holding a spear, the head looping up to the left. Approx. 23inch H, 15inch L, 9

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

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

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

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

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

Rare and old Bamana Tchiwara society shrine figure, a carved wooden shrine idol with incised scar designs and shown wearing a carved antelope headdress. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure would

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 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

A wonderfully abstract female sculpture that may have been a marionette type puppet or doll. Note the highly stylized face and incised designs, with a well handled surface. Bamana peoples, Mali, Afric

This is a rare carved wooden marionette figure from The Ogoni peoples of south east Nigeria, Africa. Tall seated female holding staffs with movable hinged jaw from leather cord out the back of its nec

Thomas Pulgini, American, RARE 1st SCULPTURE Abstract Wire Figure 18 inches height. Well Listed American Artist. Provenance: Directly From the Artist, this is his First Sculpture Created for his caree

Rare stylized dog shape bronze figural stamped with Hagenauer mark on bottom. Complete with collar. Measures 3" x 4 1/2" x 1 1/2".

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

Rare Ceramic Figures Sculpture. Approx Measurements total: 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 12 - Weight: 4.10 lbs

Folk art carved wooden Professor Frog figure or sculpture, rare to see with original accessories. 14.5H. x 4.625W x 3.5D in.

A very finely crafted Horse and Rider effigy of "Biton Coulibaly" The pre-colonial founder of the Segou empire. The carved wooden horse and rider are decorated in various textiles and brightly colored

This is a Large carved wooden janus form sculpture from the Kuyu peoples of the Congo, Africa. Such sculptures were carried and were used as large to life size marionettes. Kuyu puppet heads were used

This stunning sculpture features two green parrots perched on a tree branch, beautifully crafted from bronze with intricate details. The piece stands at 10 inches tall and 8 inches wide, making it a s

DESCRIPTION: Rare Lladro porcelain figure sculpture titled: "Lady with Lilies II". Model number: #2464. Depicts a seated female figure holding a lily flower with her right hand. Signed "Lladro" Daisa.