Puppet (Maani) of a Muslim man for the Animals Come Forth (Sogo bò) masquerade

Bamana/Bozo, Mid-20th century

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Bamana/Bozo, Mid-20th century

Physical Qualities Wood, cotton, polychrome, (head to hem, without base): 41 1/4 in. (104.8 cm.)

Credit Line Gift of Barry and Toby T. Hecht, Bethesda, Maryland

Object Number 1988.1409

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