Marionette

97-18-11

From: Mali

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 97-18-11
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bambara
Provenience Mali
Section African
Materials Wood | Metal | Cowrie Shells | Beads | Yarn
Description

Carved wood with areas covered with pieces of brass. Elongated face. Head dress ornamented with cowrie shells, fiber,and beads. Abstract body with conical breasts. Bottom of figure is diamond shaped resting on a conical base.

Height 54 cm
Width 12.2 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Hill II, 1997

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