MALIAN COLORFUL BAMBARA RAM MARIONETTE, Mid 20th century. - height: 19 inches.
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MALIAN COLORFUL BAMBARA RAM MARIONETTE, Mid 20th century. Hand carved colorful Bambara ram marionette used in traditional mask dances or festivals (called "sogo bo" or "tyeko") in the populations of Central West Mali. The festival charactes are bush animals such as lions, buffalos, hippos, antelopes and other powerful bush spirits. Within the festivals, troupes do a variety of performances including puppet masquerades, dances, drumming and songs. Some signs of usage. - height: 19 inches.
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MALIAN COLORFUL BAMBARA RAM MARIONETTE, Mid 20th century. - height: 19 inches.
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