Sculpture Dogon - 11 cm - Snake charmer - Dogon - Mali (No reserve price)

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Dogon terracotta sculpture from Mali, titled Charmeur de serpent, 11 cm high, 5 cm wide and 6 cm deep, 200 g, from a private collection, sold with stand, in excellent condition.

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Very beautiful Dogon-style sculpture from Mali.

Snake charmer

French collection 'Jean Louis VIOT'

Certificate from the Galerie des Dominicains provided.

Seller's Story

The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa. It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons. Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar. He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him. These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers. Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world. A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you. A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you. No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
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Very beautiful Dogon-style sculpture from Mali.

Snake charmer

French collection 'Jean Louis VIOT'

Certificate from the Galerie des Dominicains provided.

Seller's Story

The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa. It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons. Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar. He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him. These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers. Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world. A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you. A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you. No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
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Details

Indigenous object name
Snake charmer
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Dogon
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
Terracotta
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Sculpture Dogon - 11 cm
Height
11 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
6 cm
Weight
200 g
Provenance
Private collection
BelgiumVerified
2019
Objects sold
100%
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