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A Large Bozo Marionette Parade Crest

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Description

A tall carved wooden torso carried in yearly festivals and parades for various ceremonies including Harvest festivals. Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture is quite large and measures 22 inches tall x 12 inches wide. Provenance: Ex Becker collection, New York.

Condition

fair, well handled

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A Large Bozo Marionette Parade Crest

Name: A Large Bozo Marionette Parade Crest
SKU: 127839509
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

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