The Collection – University of Michigan Museum of Art

Ram Rod Puppet Head (Bakòrò, Sogokun)

circa 1950

Bamana

wood, sheet metal, glass and cloth

Human Puppet Head

1900-1970

Bamana

wood, sheet metal, cloth and pigment

Hyena Puppet Head (Nama, Sogu kun)

circa 1950

Bamana

wood, sheet metal

Antelope (Chi Wara) Headpiece: Female

1900-1971

Bamana

wood, brass tacks and twine

Chi Wara Headdress

1900-1971

Bamana

wood, brass tacks and twine

Female Antelope Headdress (Chi-Wara)

circa 1950

Bamana

wood, leather

Mother and Child Figure

late-19th to early-20th century

Bamana

wood

Sculpture for Jo or Gwa Society

20th century

Bamana

carved wood

N’tomo Society Initiation Mask

1900-1970

Bamana

wood with black incrustation

N’Tomo Mask

1900-1970

Bamana

wood, cowrie shells and red seeds

Loom Heddle Pulley

circa 1950

Bamana

carved wood

Prestige Axe

20th century

Bamana

metal blade with wood handle with metal studs

Staff

Bamana

wood with metal

Door Lock

Bamana

wood with white pigment

Door Lock Slide

Bamana

wood

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