Large Bozo Puppet Fish - Mali - Red Cyclists A round shield carved from

A round shield carved from a single piece of wood

then embroidered and embellished by the women with appliqué

accented with nailheads

the colour and pattern are unique to this piece

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

Large Bozo Puppet Fish - Mali - Red Cyclists A round shield carved fromA 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