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

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This unsigned wooden Bozo puppet sculpture from Mali, titled “Marionnette”, measures 46 × 12 × 8 cm and is a miniature interpretation of a Sogo Bo masquerade puppet.

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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
12 cm
Width
46 cm
Depth
8 cm
FranceVerified
190
Objects sold
91.67%
Private

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