Large crocodile-marionette , used in spectacles performed by the Bozo in Mali. L.113cm.

Set of flying birds, given to a decorated farmer; “meillieur cultivateur”. L. 56cm. Senoufo,Ivory Coast. On steel socle.

Painted stomach-mask, used in fertility rites, H.54cm. Yoruba, Nigeria.

Two decorated “magic scrolls” ; ritual text in the Ge'ez language on parchment. Orthodox-Coptic. Ethiopia.

Cotton headbands, individually embroided and decorated. Oromo. Ethiopia.

Large buffalo-marionette, used in performances by the Bozo of Mali.L.183cm.On steel socle.

A pair of wooden stilts, with traces of decorations. H.200cm. Dogon.Mali.

Musical intrument: A “Krar”-lute. Konso.Leather and wood. Five strings. Ethiopia

Traditional drum, used in animistic rituals. Leather, wood and feathers.H.33cm. Mianka, Mali.

Bronze container or “Forowa” , used for keeping valuables. Chased  decorative work. Late 19thCent.. Ashanti, Ghana.

Painted hyena-marionette used in performances by the Bozo of Mali. H.52cm. W62cm.

Iron “Asin”- altarpiece with iron stake, representing the chief and following. H.116cm.Fon. Benin.