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Title |
Janiform Marionette Figure |
Date |
19th-20th Century |
Year Range from |
1800 |
Year Range to |
1960 |
Medium |
Wood with pigment |
Dimensions |
H-42 W-7 D-6.5 inches |
Accession Number |
96.35 |
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 traces of blue and white pigment 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 |
Mr. and Mrs. Sol Levitt |
Search Terms |
1800s 1900s 19th Century 20th Century African Bamana Peoples Carved Ceremonial Object Figurative Figurative Sculpture Figure Headdress Janiform Janus Mali Marionette Pigment Sculpture Wood |