In the performances of sogo bò, each puppet tells a story with its appearance. For the people from the respective communities, it is perfectly clear what that story is – but not for outsiders. Perhaps we don't need to know?
Puppet:
Konkoro Yama (Antelope Yama)
Construction:
Adama Konat
Date:
1948, Sirabougou, Mali
Material:
Wood, plastic, metal
Provenance:
Sold by Teno Abdul to Karl-Heinz Krieg; 1992, sold by Karl-Heinz Krieg to Fritz Fey junior (now in the KOLK 17 collection)