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Bambara puppet figurine, African tribal art, circa 1950

$981.93
$1,227.4120% Off
£726.98
£908.7220% Off
€816
€1,02020% Off
CA$1,359.55
CA$1,699.4420% Off
A$1,484.31
A$1,855.3820% Off
CHF 778.16
CHF 972.7020% Off
MX$18,027.46
MX$22,534.3320% Off
NOK 9,717.96
NOK 12,147.4520% Off
SEK 9,176.34
SEK 11,470.4320% Off
DKK 6,212.38
DKK 7,765.4820% Off

About the Item

TRIBAL ART Large traditional puppet figurine with articulated arms. Polychrome hardwood resting on its steel base. A favorite for this old puppet figurine from Mali dating from the 1950s. Featuring a helmet and a white beard, the captivating, almost hypnotic look of the doll invites you to a puppet show, the traditional Sogo B. The presence is singular, unique and charismatic. In hand-painted natural wood, it has some defects on the upper part (around the edge of the helmet) and micro cracks from drying. We note a few details such as the presence of the color red in the palms of the hands and the wearing of a watch on the right arm. The patina is just superb and gives the object all its authenticity and singularity. Dimensions: H87 X D25 X L100 cm (arms unfolded)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.26 in (87 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
  • Seller Location:
    LYON, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6519239020702

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