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Description : West Africa, Mali, ca. mid 20th century CE. Fashioned from wood, paint, and beautiful fabrics, this Bala kono kun (Head of the River Bird) ceremonial puppet bird with a moveable jaw was used for teaching ceremonies. Sogo Bo is a major festival that takes place twice a year in Mali where the participants, dressed in garments made from vibrant African fabrics, don zoomorphic and human-shaped puppet masks and process through the streets in celebration - with an additional important purpose of reenacting myths and legends concerning the cosmos and their ancestors as well as new aspects of the contemporary world. Size: 29.75 W x 23.75 H (75.6 cm x 60.3 cm) not including fabric, 30.75 H (78.1 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #131274
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