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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
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
A stylized rendering of a human face with long narrow nose, round eyes set close to bridge of nose, and open, ellipitical mouth. The head is carved in shape of a coiffure that resembles a helmet which extends down the sides of the head. The head is topped with a high arched sagital crest. Patina is dark brown in color with traces of red and blue pigment. Sheet metal cut in circles and long strips embellish the top of the head.
Bamana (Bamana)
Human Puppet Head
1900 – 1970
Museum Purchase assisted by the Friends of the Museum of Art
1971/2.21
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