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Large African Bamana Merekun Janus Sogobo Puppet, 42" Ht.

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Large African Bamana Merekun Janus Sogobo Puppet, 42" Ht.: Large African Bamana Merekun Janus Sogobo Puppet, Mali. A large carved wood two-faced sculpture with multiple puppet around its base. Size: 42'' x 12'' x 11'' (107 x 30 x 28 cm).

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Large African Bamana Merekun Janus Sogobo Puppet, Mali: Large African Bamana Merekun Janus Sogobo Puppet, Mali. A large carved wood two-faced figure supporting multiple puppet heads above. Size: 22'' x 8'' x 6.5'' (56 x 20 x 17 cm).

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African Bamana/Bozo Mother & Child Puppet, Ht. 57": African Bamana/Bozo Mother & Child Articulated Puppet, Mali. Carved wood, iron and rope. Provenance:ex-Museum of African Tribal Art, Portland, ME. Size: 57'' x 17.5'' x 16.5'' (145 x 44 x 42 cm). Plea

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Three African Bamana Sogo Bo Puppet Theater Figures, Mali, Mid 20th C.: Three Bamana Sogo Bo Puppet Figures, Mali, Mid 20th C. Including two puppets and one figure of "Misi the Zebu" (Misi the bull). Size: Ranging from 15'' x 20'' x 4'' (38 x 51 x 10 cm) to 23'' x 20'' x

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African Bamana Sogo Bo Puppet Theater Figure, Mali, Mid 20th C: Bamana Sogo Bo Puppet Theater Figure, Mali, Mid 20th C. Stand not included. Size: 6'' x 7.5'' x 20.75'' (15 x 19 x 53 cm).

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Large African Bamana Merekun Janus Sogobo Puppet, 42" Ht.

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Large African Bamana Merekun Janus Sogobo Puppet, Mali. A large carved wood two-faced sculpture with multiple puppet around its base. Size: 42'' x 12'' x 11'' (107 x 30 x 28 cm).

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Large African Bamana Merekun Janus Sogobo Puppet, 42" Ht.

Name: Large African Bamana Merekun Janus Sogobo Puppet, 42\" Ht.
SKU: 173857934
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $50 - $100

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