SUKUMA THEATRE PUPPET - TANZANIA
Updated October 17, 2026
This auction ended on October 18, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0221 |
| Estimate | $500 - $800 |
| Opening bid | $20 |
| Auction | The Living Line: African Art Past and Present |
| Date | October 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | LoZo Gallery |
| Location | Franklin, Pennsylvania |
Sukuma (or Nyamwezi), Mabinda or Amaleba theatrical puppet used by dance associations or sorcerers during competitive harvest festivals and funeral performances to recount histories, entertain, and
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