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Photo of collection object Marionette Figure Headdress — Bamana. Marionette Figure Headdress, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, metal, 31 1/4 x 9 3/4 x 9 in. (79.4 x 24.8 x 22.9 cm). Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Mandelbaum, 81.1. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Marionette Figure Headdress

late 19th-early 20th century

Bamana

Arts of Africa

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Maker/Artist: Bamana
Classification: (not assigned)
Formatted Medium: Wood, metal
Medium: wood, metal
Locations: Place made: Mali
Dimensions: 31 1/4 x 9 3/4 x 9 in. (79.4 x 24.8 x 22.9 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 81.1
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Mandelbaum
Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location: This item is not on view
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