Lot 0028

A Bozo Hornbill Bird Marionette Head

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Item Details

Description

A elongated and exaggerated carved wooden bird with movable beak that served as a parade marionette during yearly festivals held by the Bozo peoples of Mali, West Africa. The Avian head measures 27 inches long x 17 inches tall. Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. Provenance: Amyas Nagele, New York.

Condition

Fair, weathered, old brakes in one mirror eye, what remains is stable.

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A Bozo Hornbill Bird Marionette Head

Name: A Bozo Hornbill Bird Marionette Head
SKU: 160248762
Price: 380 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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Starting Price $50

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