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Mali : Old and Rare Tribal Used African Bozo Fish Marionet. 
Hand carved from a single piece of colorful painted wood. 
Long : 35 cm. 

This is a fabulous Bozo Fish Puppet that comes from Mali. Bozo Fish Puppets are used by the people of the Bozo tribe of Central Mali to tell the stories of their tribe. The young men’s association is responsible for the masquerades after the harvest is finished. A week of song and dance with these puppets recounts the history of the group. Villagers come together to celebrate. Puppets are brought out, and competitions are held to find the best performers. Tribal history, customs and morals are taught through the puppets. Bozo puppet headpieces such as these were performed during the Sogo Ba masquerade. Dance troops of young men, members of local youth groups, sing, dance, drum, manipulate puppets or dance masks in creating performances called Sogo Ba.

Comes without stand. 

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Mali - 1950-1974

Bozo Fish Puppet from Mali - Wood

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