Helmet - Bozo - Mali

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Julien Gauthier
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Casque, an 80 cm high Bozo helmet from Mali in wood and brass, dating to the late 20th century, in excellent condition, associated with Bozo fertility and harvest rites for fonio, wild rice and maize.

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Bozo Helmets were worn during fertility sowing ceremonies, after the first rains and for the harvests of three cereals: fonio, wild rice, and maize. These are thus propitiatory rites and festivities related to the foundations of the first fruits on earth.
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Seller's Story

Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent. Each piece is selected for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists. More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Bozo Helmets were worn during fertility sowing ceremonies, after the first rains and for the harvests of three cereals: fonio, wild rice, and maize. These are thus propitiatory rites and festivities related to the foundations of the first fruits on earth.
Registered shipment with track & trace.

Seller's Story

Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent. Each piece is selected for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists. More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Bozo
Country of Origin
Mali
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Brass, Wood
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Helmet
Height
80 cm
Width
24 cm
FranceVerified
930
Objects sold
99%
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