Marionnette - Sculpture - Bozo - Mali (No reserve price)

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Marionnette, a wooden sculpture by the Bozo people of Mali, depicting a masquerade puppet used in Sogo Bo ceremonies and contests, with dimensions 36 cm wide by 18 cm high by 8 cm deep, in good condition, unsigned, sold by owner or dealer.

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The sculptures are miniature interpretations of the Sogo Bo masquerade puppets used during ceremonies.
The association of young men is responsible for the masquerades once the harvest is finished.
The puppets (fish sculptures) are used in competitions to find the best performers.
The Bozo people are also known as "masters of the river" and their culture and artworks are centered on their interaction with the Niger River.

The puppets make superb works of art for your home, and each one is very different from the other.

The sculptures are miniature interpretations of the Sogo Bo masquerade puppets used during ceremonies.
The association of young men is responsible for the masquerades once the harvest is finished.
The puppets (fish sculptures) are used in competitions to find the best performers.
The Bozo people are also known as "masters of the river" and their culture and artworks are centered on their interaction with the Niger River.

The puppets make superb works of art for your home, and each one is very different from the other.

Details

Era
After 2000
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Country of origin
Mali
Material
Wood
Ethnic group/culture
Bozo
Title of artwork
Marionnette
Signature
Not signed
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Height
18 cm
Width
36 cm
Depth
8 cm
FranceVerified
147
Objects sold
Private

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