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Metadata
Title |
Janiform Marionette Figure |
Date |
/ / |
Year Range from |
1800 |
Year Range to |
1960 |
Medium |
Wood |
Accession Number |
68.24 |
Department |
AFRICAN |
Description |
Carved wooden janiform marionette figure with an elongated face and wearing a tall elaborate headdress. The head of the female janus figure has articulated facial features and the body is modelled with pointed breasts. The figure is supported by a tall pole and circular base. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. 19th-20th century |
Credit line |
Mrs. Joseph Baird |
Search Terms |
19th Century 20th Century African Bamana Peoples Carved Facial Figure Headdress Janiform Janus Mali Marionette Wooden |