African Bozo Ram Mask From Mali 25" Tall

Description

ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Bozo Ram Mask
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:
Mali
TRIBE:
Bozo
DIMENSIONS:
Approximately 25" Tall, 17" Wide, and 9" Deep
MATERIAL:
Wood with pigments
OVERALL CONDITION:
Good condition with some lose of pigments, scrapes and chips. One large age crack and a couple of small age cracks.
ADDITIONAL ITEM INFORMATION:
The ram is sacred to the Bozo tribe. The mask is called Saga, and is believed to have begun the tradition of marionette theatre, where humans and animal figures are used to act out scenes from history and everday life.
Additional Helpful Information
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