Published Sogo Puppet Ex Dr Peter & Sue Rosen Collection
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A bold carved wooden female marionette with a Ko Taa style coiffure danced in public parades by the Bozo peoples of Mali, Africa. The Puppet has movable arms held on by rubber straps and wooden sticks to manipulate the puppet, note that her hands are stained like henna tattoos. The entire piece on custom stand measures 28 inches tall. Provenance: The Dr. Peter & Sue Rosen collection, New York ; PUBLISHED on page 76 in the book " The Colorful Sogo Puppets of Mali" By Dr and Mrs Rosen.
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Fair, well handled
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Published Sogo Puppet Ex Dr Peter & Sue Rosen Collection
Estimate $800 - $1,500
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