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Bambara puppet figurine, African tribal art, circa 1950

$960.11

$1,200.9420% Off

£710.92

£888.9020% Off

€897.60VAT Included

€1,02020% Off

CA$1,337.30

CA$1,673.0820% Off

A$1,360.53

A$1,701.6820% Off

CHF 779.72

CHF 973.0520% Off

MX$16,381.66

MX$20,583.2420% Off

NOK 9,113.50

NOK 11,400.9120% Off

SEK 9,153.50

SEK 11,398.1720% Off

DKK 6,222.34

DKK 7,777.5820% 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:
Ebony
Place of Origin:
Mali
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950
Condition:
Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
Seller Location:
LYON, FR
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU6519239020702

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