About the Artwork
Marionette Figure
20th century
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African
Bamana
Wood and brass
Overall: 34 3/8 × 8 7/8 × 8 inches (87.3 × 22.5 × 20.3 cm)
Sculpture
African Art
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Frank
F1989.35
This work is in the public domain.
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Provenance
Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Frank
1989-present, gift to the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
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Bamana, African, Marionette Figure, 20th century, wood and brass. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Frank, F1989.35.
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