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Bamana or Malinke Janus puppet. 20th century.

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Bamana or Malinke Janus puppet. 20th century.

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A Bamana or Malinke Janus puppet. 20th century. Bamana or Malinke style. Mali. 32."Provenance: Tribal Art of West Africa: 1969-70.

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Bamana or Malinke Janus puppet. 20th century.

Name: Bamana or Malinke Janus puppet. 20th century.
SKU: 67209403
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $700

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