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No.41 Sukuma Ibinda Marionette

No.41 Sukuma Ibinda Marionette

Wood, metal

Origin: East Africa (Tanzania region)

Interesting facts: This ceremonial puppet is traditionally a treasured component of the ritual dances of the  Sukuma people. Features are undistinguished and gender is often undefined. Nyamwezi figures are often similar; usually with inset beaded eyes.The figures, called mabinda, with moving parts (present or missing) have been used in very theatrical, competitive and often provocative dance performances.  The present marionette is large, heavy and armed with a metal vest.

 

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Wood, metal

Origin: East Africa (Tanzania region)

 

Weight 101 kg
Dimensions 190 × 40 × 40 cm
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