Large Bamana sculpture (70 cm) - Bamana on a pedestal - Bambara - Mali
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Description from the seller
Magnificent Bambara sculpture from Mali.
wooden base
Simple curves but a very beautiful object on a stand.
Minor fissures on the head due to aging.
Second half of the 20th century
Private collection Mr Jean Louis Viot
Dominican Gallery
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.
Translated by Google TranslateMagnificent Bambara sculpture from Mali.
wooden base
Simple curves but a very beautiful object on a stand.
Minor fissures on the head due to aging.
Second half of the 20th century
Private collection Mr Jean Louis Viot
Dominican Gallery
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.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Indigenous object name
Bamana on a pedestal
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bambara
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Large Bamana sculpture (70 cm)
Height
70 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
15 cm
Weight
4500 g
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
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