Description: Vintage Mid-Century Bamana African Female Puppet Figure Mali Burkina Faso Vintage Mid-Century Bamana African Female Puppet Figure Most Likely Mali, Possibly Burkina Faso This is female puppet, with fully articulated arms, that move when the strings are pulled. The face and body are painted a reddish color, and the face and hair are decorated with hammered and decorated metal sheets and thick red string. The figure wears a cloth dress with holes for the breasts, typical to depict a female puppet. Sogo bo, the puppet masquerade drama of the Bamana, is an exploration of the moral universe.The relationship between men and women and the problems of domestic relations in polygamous households are important concerns of many Sogo bo performances. Conflict among co-wives is a popular theme in many stories and two of the main characters areBarabara, the Favorite Wife, and the Galomuso, the Bad Wife. Like folktales and other theatrical forms, these masquerade performances throw cultural values and social relationships into high relief and open them up for public scrutiny. Reference: The Sogow by Mary Jo Arnoldi in Bamana: The Art of Existence in Mali. New York: Museum of African Art Dimensions: 20 x 8 x 5 inched Weight: 2 lb 11 oz Condition: Very good condition. Fine aged patina. Minor scuffs, stains and wear commensurate with age and use. Please see photos PRICE: $185.00 Shipping: $22.99 USPS Parcel Select Shipping Cost in the US and Ebay Global Shipping. Ebay International Shipping or contact seller for additional international shipping rates. I can ship more than one item together and give you better rates, just contact me and I will respond. I usually answer questions very quickly (depending on time difference) Customs duty, VAT, or import duty is the responsibility of the buyer. All items for sale are vintage or antique and it may show evidence of wear. Please see condition report and photos. I try to describe the items to the best of my ability. Please review the information, photos and/ or ask questions before bidding. All listings are described as to the best of my knowledge, through careful research and price and description comparison.30 day returns, buyer pays return shipping Payment Terms: Payments are due within 48 hours of the end of the auction or listing. Shipping: $22.99 USPS Parcel Select Shipping Cost in the US and Ebay Global Shipping. Shipment will be sent with tracking and careful, sturdy packing, recycled, when possible. We will ship your item as soon as possible. Shipping usually takes no more than two business days. If you have any questions please contact us before bidding. For international shipping, we use Ebay Global shipping. If you need this shipped with particular requests, please contact me for international shipping rates before purchasing. We welcome all reasonable offers! We appreciate your business! Please check out my other items. Thank you for looking and good luck!
Price: 92.5 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2024-12-04T23:11:30.000Z
Shipping Cost: 22.99 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
date: mid-century
folktale theatre: Masquerade drama
Color: Multi-Color
African marionette: Bambara marionette
Material: wood, metal sheet, paint, cloth, rope
type: Marionette Puppet
Maker: Bamana People
bambara female figure marionette: bambara female figure puppet
Sogo Ba: Masquerade drama
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country: Mali
Tribe: Bamana
Original Bambara vintage puppet: original vintage Bambara puppet
Country of Origin: Likely Mali, possibly Burkina Faso
