Bamana Puppet Hobby Horse Mali 43 Inch

Description: {Description}Bamana Puppet Hobby Horse Mali 43 Inch An intriguing puppet from the Bamana culture features a depiction of a horse with a saddle on its back. The artist skillfully represented the saddle on the puppet's back, utilizing a long neck and a rope attached to the head to facilitate movement during performances. These marionettes were traditionally employed in public masquerades in the Bamana region, particularly around the city of Segou. Originating from the Bozo people along the Niger River, this festival has become a longstanding tradition among the Bamana and the Bozo. Today, it is performed by young men from the region, organized into dance troops as part of local youth groups. Known as Sogo Bo, these performances encompass singing, dancing, drumming, and puppet manipulation. Beyond mere entertainment, Sogo Bo serves as a cultural expression, conveying moral lessons about the imperfections of humans and the importance of ethical behavior and religious values. Height (In) 8.0Width (In) 3.0Depth (In) 43.0 147566 Bamana Puppet Hobby Horse Mali 43 Inch An intriguing puppet from the Bamana culture features a depiction of a horse with a saddle on its back. The artist skillfully represented the saddle on the puppet's back, utilizing a long neck and a rope attached to the head to facilitate movement during performances. These marionettes were traditionally employed in public masquerades in the Bamana region, particularly around the city of Segou. Originating from the Bozo people along the Niger River, this festival has become a longstanding tradition among the Bamana and the Bozo. Today, it is performed by young men from the region, organized into dance troops as part of local youth groups. Known as Sogo Bo, these performances encompass singing, dancing, drumming, and puppet manipulation. Beyond mere entertainment, Sogo Bo serves as a cultural expression, conveying moral lessons about the imperfections of humans and the importance of ethical behavior and religious values. Height (In) 8.0 Width (In) 3.0 Depth (In) 43.0 147566 × × × × × × × × × Buy now and save! Tell a friend Visit store Watch now Postage info Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info! Additional delivery notes PICK UP OPTION Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up. PAYING VIA PAYPAL We accept PayPal on our all our items so you can shop with confidence. Simple choose the PayPal option when proceeding through the checkout. Additional Information No additional information at this time Ask seller a question You might also like Tutsi Basket Rwanda Pink 7.25 Inch Urhobo Shrine Wood Figure Nigeria Zulu Telephone Wire Basket South Africa Bead Bundle #2 Contact To contact our Customer Service Team, simply click the button here and our Customer Service team will be happy to assist. Ask seller a question © My Store Postage Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info Payment Accepted Payment Methods PayPal Returns Returns are accepted Items must be returned within 30 days of the auction ending Buyer will pay for return shipping. eBay integration by

Price: 450 USD

Location: Denver, Colorado

End Time: 2024-12-26T20:43:27.000Z

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