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A naturalistic rendering of a ram, with striations incised into the top of the head and down the first third of the horns which sweep forward in a natural curve toward the nose. Eyes inlaid with green glass, and muzzle is overlaid with strip of metal. Jaw articulates, tied with cord. Cloth ears are attached and dangle on either side of head. Wood is unpainted.<br />
Bamana (Bamana)
Ram Rod Puppet Head (Bakòrò, Sogokun)
1945 – 1955
Museum Purchase assisted by the Friends of the Museum of Art
1971/2.22

Malian
Puppet in the form of a bird
1955 – 1965
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Pinsof
1983/2.177
Stylized wood carving of hyena head; two pieces of wood joined to form articulating jaw. edged with prominent teeth. short upright ears, long triangular nose or snout; eyes, teeth, nose and crown of head overlaid with sheet metal. Wood is unpainted.
Bamana (Bamana)
Hyena Puppet Head (Nama, Sogu kun)
1945 – 1955
Museum Purchase assisted by the Friends of the Museum of Art
1971/2.23
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