Collection / Africa
- Mali
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Stick puppet of the Bambara, about 1950. Such puppets consisting of „humans“ and „animals“ have played an important part in the ritual acts of the Bambara. Parts of the „human being“ and of the „animal“ are moved by means of a second stick.
- Mali
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Stick puppet, probably 19th century. These typical puppets with their long faces accompany the tales of story-tellers.
- Nigeria
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Head-gear marionette, early 20th century. Movable shoulders and arms. Ritual dancers have worn marionettes as this „Girl with Six Plaits“ on their heads in order to look more imposing and powerful.
- Tunisia
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Marionette, early 20th century. Movable limbs. The puppet theatre in this Islamic country was strongly influenced by Turkish and Sicilian traditions. Mainly used in the educational entertainment of the people.
- Cameroon/Nigeria
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Stick puppet, about 1950. Movable lower jaw operated by a second stick in the puppet’s interior. Used in ritual plays.