A Vintage Sogo Bo Rod Puppet from the Bamana

A tall carved wooden head and torso of a Rod Puppet , with elongated and exaggerated features and a well handled surface patina/ Bamana or Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure does not balance will

This is a very interesting old wooden marionette or rod puppet body with elongated and stylized male face with a very well handled surface. Such rod puppets are adorned with textile dress and hanging

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

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).

Two Bamana Sogo Bo Puppets, Mali, Mid 20th C. Carved wood, fabric, paint-decorated marionettes. Size: 1) 31'' x 8'' x 6'' (79 x 20 x 15 cm); 2) 30'' x 9'' x 5'' (76 x 23 x 13 cm).

Two Bamana Sogo Bo Puppets, Mali, Mid 20th C. Carved wood, fabric, paint-decorated marionettes. Size: 1) 32'' x 9'' x 9'' (81 x 23 x 23 cm); 2) 30'' x 7'' x 5'' (76 x 18 x 13 cm).

African Tribal Art Collector's Lot. Bamana Sogobo Puppets and an animal figure. Size: ranging from 12'' x 3'' x 2'' (30 x 8 x 6 cm) to 15'' x 4'' x 4'' (37 x 9 x 9 cm).

A tall carved wooden head and torso of a Rod Puppet , with elongated and exaggerated features , elaborate coiffure, glass eyes, and a well handled surface patina/ Bamana or Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa.

African Bamana Sogo Bo Antelope Puppet, Mali. Carved wood and pigment. Size: 39'' x 12'' x 6.5'' (99 x 30 x 17 cm). Provenance: Craft Caravan, Inc., New York, NY.

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).

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).

A carved wooden Farmer and his Oxen marionette from the Bamana peoples. This Sogo bo puppet has movable arms and would have at one time has a make shift plow being pulled by his two hump back oxen. Th

A Very Finely carved wooden marionette of a Antelope with two frog spirits on the horns and moving ears. Bamana or Bozo peoples, Mali, Africa. The Puppet measures 39 x 29 inches and will include a pro

African Sogo Bo Puppet Mask, Mali. Caved wood and pigment. Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Size: 41'' x 11'' x 9'' (104 x 28 x 23 cm).

This is a wonderful wood and buffalo hide Wayang Golek or rod puppet from Bali, Indonesia. Collected in 1984, it is a vintage to antique example. carved and painted wood and ornately decorated example

The Colorful Sogo Bo Puppets of Mali Rosen, Mary Sue / Rosen, Paul Peter Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd (2012). ISBN 13: 9780764340659 English text 160 pages Hardcover with damaged dus

VINTAGE INDONESIAN ROD PUPPET - NATIVE COSTUME WITH BEAD TRIM - HAND CARVE AND PAINTED WOOD HEAD AND ARMS - HEAD IS NOT ATTACHED - 28'' - SOME PAINT LOSS - UNIQUE ITEM

This is a very old and elegant example of the Bamana marionette tradition. In the Bamana society, such large scale marionettes were used as social tools, educating young men and woman on tribal custom

Carved wooden Female marionette with elaborate headdress , green glass eyes and attached hands. From the Bambara / Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. Custom mounted to a wooden display stand. Measures 32 i

2 Bamana Sogo Bo Marionettes. Mali. Carved wood. Largest Size: 26" x 6.5" x 4.5" (66 x 17 x 11 cm).

A tall carved wooden parade or rod puppet marionette body with elongated and stylized male face accented with paints. The figure is well weathered and measures 38 inches tall on custom metal base. Bam

VINTAGE BALINESE GOLEK ROD PUPPET WITH MOVING MOUTH-23"-VERY GOOD CONDITION WEAR CONSISTENT WITH AGE AND USE-DP117221

A mid 20th century handmade Indonesian rod puppet. This piece is comprised of hand carved wood, cloth garments with beading and fringe details and painted facial features. It has an intricately carved

This is a wonderful wood and buffalo hide Wayang Golek or rod puppet from Bali, Indonesia. Collected in 1984, it is a vintage to antique example. carved and painted wood and ornately decorated example