Marioneta Jirimaaniw Bozo
Bozo · Mali
Reference: EFM-2
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- Height
- 48 cm
- Material
- Wood, fibers and ceramic beads.
Marionettes almost identical to those used by the Bambara. The Bozo they are an ethnic group of fishermen and fish along the Niger River. These puppets…
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Full original description
Marionettes almost identical to those used by the Bambara. The Bozo they are an ethnic group of fishermen and fish along the Niger River. These puppets are intended to be played, one in each hand, during traditional ceremonies, especially in fertility rites. These small Janic statues are also used in the sexual training of young women. They are characterized or have dobnle face, double breasts and cylindrical body. They come from the Segou region.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Last third of the century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Mali. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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