TERA Gallery - African Art and Antiquities

"Altering The Way You View The World Of Art"
Type of Object:     
    Marka “Merain” Puppet

    This "Merain” puppet is used in annual village festivals to
    invoke good harvests and good fishing.  This puppet has
    movable arms to effect gestures.    These colorful stick
    puppets are used to teach social mores.


Ethnic Group:      
    Marka Society


Country of Origin:          
    Mali

Material:          
    Wood
    Pigment
    Cloth
    Pigments


Dimensions:
    35"


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