Large Bozo Puppet Fish - Mali - Red Cyclists then embroidered and embellished by

then embroidered and embellished by the women with appliqué

Size: H 164cm x W 25cm x L 25cm

Terrarium A&E Service

A round shield carved from a single piece of wood

Large Bozo Puppet Fish - Mali - Red Cyclists then embroidered and embellished byA large very old hand crafted fish by artisans in Mali, these river sculptures are hand carved from wood, painted, and then antiqued through an underground smoking process. The sculptures are miniature renditions of Sogo Bo masquerade puppets used in ceremonies. The young men's association is responsible for the masquerades after the harvest is finished. The puppets (fish sculptures) are used in competitions to find the best performers. The people are