Puppet Fish Mali - Large spo-disabled Unadorned dolls made by blacksmiths

Unadorned dolls made by blacksmiths are played with by young children

Origin: Ethiopia  ·  Material: hand-carved wood

oxygen and carbon dioxide circulate within the glass to keep it alive

Please note: this listing is for the saucer only

Fabric backing in natural colour

Puppet Fish Mali - Large spo-disabled Unadorned dolls made by blacksmithsA Bozo fish puppet, hand carved from Kola wood by Bozo artisans in Mali, then painted and antiqued through traditional underground smoking. The Bozo people are known as masters of the river, and their art centres on their relationship with the Niger River. These sculptures are miniature renditions of the Sogo Bo masquerade puppets used in post harvest ceremonies, where young men's associations compete to find the best performers. Each piece is