Sold2018Mid-20th C. African Bamana Wooden Puppet HeadWestern Africa, Burkina Faso / Mali, Bamana peoples, ca. mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden puppet head with a perforated tubular neck. The simplistic face is comprised of a slender nose, purseSee Sold Price
Sold2020Early 20th C. Bamana Wood Maani Puppet Head**Originally Listed At $175** West Africa, Mali, Bamana peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden puppet with a slender body, a knob-shaped tip, and a thick midsection surmountedSee Sold Price
Sold2020Early 20th C. African Bamana Wood Painted Puppet Head**Originally Listed At $125** Western Africa, Mali, Bamana culture, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. An amusing, hand-carved wooden puppet head from the Bamana people of Western Africa. It has a slenSee Sold Price
Sold2018Early 20th C. African Bamana Wooden Puppet Head**Originally Listed At $125** West Africa, Mali, Bamana peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden puppet with interesting proportions; this once would have had a larger costume aSee Sold Price
Sold2017African Marka Wooden Janus Headed Puppet Head**Originally Listed At $100** Africa, Central Mali, Bamana, ca. mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved, janus-headed puppet head, each side presenting a dramatic visage with a red fabric tassel threaded tSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Bamana Wood Marionette Figure with Eight Wood Puppet Heads Height 30 inches (76.2 cm).A Bamana Wood Marionette Figure with Eight Wood Puppet Heads West Africa, Mali ONE LARGE FIGURE WITH 8 ADDITIONAL FIGURES (9 TOTAL) Height 30 inches (76.2 cm). Property from the Museum of Fine Arts, SSee Sold Price
Sold2020African Mali Bamana Painted Antelope Puppet MaskAn African Mali Bamana tribe colorfully painted antelope head having a small male figure puppet affixed to the head between the antlers. The antelope features a white, yellow, white, blue repeating coSee Sold Price
Sold2023Large African Bamana Merekun Janus Sogobo Puppet, MaliLarge 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).See Sold Price
Sold2023Bamana or Marka Marionette Carved Wood African Tribal Puppet HeadCa. first half 20thC. Very good with no apparent repairs. Age-appropriate surface patina wear. From Mali, this piece is carved with horizontal crest, braids, includes cowrie shells and beads. MeasuresSee Sold Price
Sold2017Published Bamana Wood Marionette PuppetAfrica, Mali, Marka people, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden puppet with a pronounced head presenting skillfully delineated facial features, hammered brass eyes and decorative pieces atSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Beautiful Vintage Bamana Marionette Rod PuppetA 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.See Sold Price
Sold2020A Vintage Sogo Bo Rod Puppet from the BamanaA 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 willSee Sold Price
Sold2022Fine African Bamana Marionette Puppet, Mali, Mid 20th C.Fine African Bamana Marionette Puppet, Mali, mid 20th c.. A very fine old Maani puppet from the Sogow masquerade. Carved wood, beads. On stand. Provenance: Material Culture, June 12, 2016, Lot 618. SiSee Sold Price
Sold2023Arte africana Mali, Marka.Merekum puppet head. Wood and metal. .African art Mali, Marka.Merekum puppet head. Wood and metal. . . Cm 9,00 x 17,50.See Sold Price
Sold2022A Bamana Horse Koredugaso Puppet HeadA carved wooden elongated horse head sculpture, pointed ears, bulging eyes, pronounced snout, and delicate and well worn incised decorative elements along its face. Known locally as a koredugaso (woodSee Sold Price
Sold2020A TRIBAL BAMANA MEREKUN JANUS PUPPET. Mali. 20cA TRIBAL BAMANA MEREKUN JANUS PUPPET. Mali. 20cm x 20cm x 04cmSee Sold Price
Sold2020A TRIBAL BAMANA MEREKUN JANUS PUPPET. Mali. 26cA TRIBAL BAMANA MEREKUN JANUS PUPPET. Mali. 26cm x 24cm x 84cmSee Sold Price
Sold2022Two African Bamana Sogo Bo Puppets, Mali, Mid 20th C.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).See Sold Price
Sold2022Two African Bamana Sogo Bo Puppets, Mali, Mid 20th C.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).See Sold Price
Sold2018West African Chi-Wara dance crestWest African Chi-Wara dance crest, depicting a vertical antelope head, from the Segou area, Mali, Bamana people, signs of age and use, 25"hSee Sold Price
Sold20195 West African Objects. 20th c.A group of five West African objects. 20th century. ++ Staff. 20" x 3" x 4 1/2". ++ Bamana style marionette head. Mali. 22 3/4" x 4 3/4" x 5 1/2". ++ Bamana style marionette head. Mali. 21 3/4" x 4 3/See Sold Price
Sold2021African Bamana or Bozo Marionette Head, MaliA carved wooden marionette/ mask of an Antelope with long arched back spiral horns, and long snout with articulated lower jaw. The mask was painted yellow with black and red accents, and the remains oSee Sold Price
Sold2023African Bamana Sogo Bo Antelope Puppet, MaliAfrican 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.See Sold Price
Sold2023Pair of African Bamana Marionette Puppet Figures, MaliPair of African Bamana Marionette Puppet Figures, Mali. Male and Female. Carved wood, pigment. Size: 1) 22.5'' x 8.5'' x 8'' (57 x 22 x 20 cm); 2) 22'' x 6.25'' x 7'' (56 x 16 x 18 cm). Provenance: CrSee Sold Price
1 day LeftClaydon Auctioneers LtdToy: A 19thC French glove puppet with wooden head and hands and hand painted features. Approx. 18"£80
5 days LeftBonhamsSuperb and Rare Bamana Female Antelope and Calf Headcrest, Ségou Region, Mali$25,000
3 days LeftSpecial Auction ServicesAn unusal late 19th century German pegged wooden type hand puppet couple,£250
May 04Jay Anderson AuctionCirca 1870's Walnut Deer Head American wall sconces with black trim and shelves in the center. H 16"$300(5 bids)
May 04Jay Anderson AuctionUnusual 3 lion head mahogany plant stand circa 1900 - hgt 26.5" dia. 16". Good refinished condition.$225(3 bids)