Details
- Dimensions
- 39ʺW × 6.5ʺD × 11ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Art Subjects
- Animals
- Period
- 1980s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Antique White
- Condition Notes
- minor loss good minor loss good less
- Description
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Superb large hand carved Wooden Fish Puppet from the Bozo tribe of Mali.measures approx :37" w by 6.5" D by …
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Superb large hand carved Wooden Fish Puppet from the Bozo tribe of Mali.measures approx :37" w by 6.5" D by 11" H
After long hours of work to finish harvesting the fields, 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. less
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