TERA Gallery - African Art and Antiquities

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

    This "Maerain" puppet is used in annual village
    festivals to invoke good harvest and good fishing.  
    Social mores are also taught using these puppets.

Ethnic Group:
    Marka Society

Country of Origin:  
    Mali

Material:   
    Wood
    Cloth

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