fish puppet Bozo - Bozo - Mali

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Description from the seller

This beautiful Bozo fish from Mali in West Africa. The Bozos are an ethnic group living along the Niger River, a people of fishermen; their rites aim to promote the abundance of fish used for this purpose, a unique specimen whose fins are movable. Marionette fish, colored red and black.

This beautiful Bozo fish from Mali in West Africa. The Bozos are an ethnic group living along the Niger River, a people of fishermen; their rites aim to promote the abundance of fish used for this purpose, a unique specimen whose fins are movable. Marionette fish, colored red and black.

Details

Indigenous object name
fish puppet Bozo
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bozo
Country of Origin
Mali
Period
2000-2010
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
110 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
14 cm
Weight
3 kg
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
142
Objects sold
95%
Private

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