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A Bamana Horse Koredugaso Puppet Head

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Description

A carved wooden elongated horse head sculpture, pointed ears, bulging eyes, pronounced snout, and delicate and well worn incised decorative elements along its face. Known locally as a koredugaso (wooden horse head). This head would have been attached to a long pole at its neck and used as a puppet in Kore society performances. The head measures. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The head measures 17 inches long ( 21 inches on custom base) Custom mounted to a professional display stand.

Condition

Good, well handled and worn

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A Bamana Horse Koredugaso Puppet Head

Name: A Bamana Horse Koredugaso Puppet Head
SKU: 132744388
Price: 260 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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