Bamana

Female Marionette

Bamana, 1967

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Bamana

Female Marionette

Bamana, 1967

Physical Qualities Wood, metal, 91 H x 26 W x 15 D cm.

Credit Line Gift of Bernice Barth, Los Angeles

Object Number 2001.422

With coiffure in two long braids, hanging down on both sides of the head; each breast flanked by a semi-circular form surmounting a shaft with a spiraling groove decoration resting on a conical base.

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