Large Bozo Puppet Fish - Mali - White 172.2 Wine Lover Traditionally these stands were partly

Traditionally these stands were partly buried in the floor

bearing the distinguished patina of time

we'll replace it

These baskets are hand made and are slightly different sizes

enhanced with metal repair work

Large Bozo Puppet Fish - Mali - White 172.2 Wine Lover Traditionally these stands were partlyA large Bozo puppet fish, hand carved from wood by artisans in Mali, then painted and antiqued through a traditional underground smoking process. These river sculptures are miniature renditions of the Sogo Bo masquerade puppets used in ceremony. The masquerades are run by the young men's association once the harvest is in, the puppets brought out in competitions to find the best performers. The Bozo are known as "masters of the river", their culture