Maison Intègre has selected for you this Bozo fish in painted wood, unique ancient piece from Mali, for interior decoration. Decoration tip: the piece can be hung horizontally or vertically on a wall, it can also simply be placed on a table, on the ground or in the corner of the room. This piece can fit in your living room, as well as in your child’s bedroom. History: this fish in painted wood is a puppet with articulated fins. It can be found among the Bozo, an ethnic group established in Mali and Niger. Skilful fishermen, they are considered to be the “masters of the river”. There is a legend regarding the origin of this piece. A Bozo fisherman is said to have been abducted by spirits of the bush. During his detention, the spirits taught him the art of puppetry. At his return to the village, the fisherman visited the forgers, and together, they began to create puppets. Bozo puppets are still currently used for the celebration of successful fishing during which dances are performed, accompanied by the chants of women and by drums.