Bambara Maternity - Bambara - Mali

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With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.

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Description from the seller

Bambara wooden sculpture depicting a mother seated with her child. The figure, slender and essential, features thin arms, prominent breasts, and a stylized triangular face. The conical hairstyle and carved earrings emphasize the elegance of the head. She wears necklaces and a belt of cowrie shells. The hieratic posture and elongated volumes express solemnity, evoking the sacred role of motherhood in the initiatory rites of the Bambara culture of Mali.
Accompanied by a certificate of purchase and the collector's card.
Old Italian collection.

Bambara wooden sculpture depicting a mother seated with her child. The figure, slender and essential, features thin arms, prominent breasts, and a stylized triangular face. The conical hairstyle and carved earrings emphasize the elegance of the head. She wears necklaces and a belt of cowrie shells. The hieratic posture and elongated volumes express solemnity, evoking the sacred role of motherhood in the initiatory rites of the Bambara culture of Mali.
Accompanied by a certificate of purchase and the collector's card.
Old Italian collection.

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bambara
Country of Origin
Mali
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Shell, Textiles, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Bambara Maternity
Height
107 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
18 cm
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Sold by
ItalyVerified
200
Objects sold
94.29%
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