Saxophoniste
String puppet depicting a man playing the saxophone. Transparent wires, X-shaped control cross + two metal rods. Carved wood pulp head painted brown, hair lightly painted black at the back of the skull. Half-open mouth. Pink shirt with white floral lace overcoat. Black pants held together with blue tacks, wooden legs and black shoes. Wooden hands with yellow/gold wooden saxophone attached to hands with metal hooks. Purchased on a trip to Togo in 1983.
Call number : CM-F-00461