Hyena - Bozo - Mali (No reserve price)
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Hyène is a polychrome wooden mask from the Bozo people of Mali, dating to the late 20th century, measuring 40 cm high, 17 cm wide and 1 cm deep, in excellent condition, sold without a stand.
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In African art, the Bozos are known for their pieces with bright colors.
Very fine example of a polychrome hyena animal mask. The face features a mottled pattern that imitates the animal's fur.
The Bozos are a people who still remain semi-nomadic today, moving their dwellings according to the seasons and water levels, upstream or downstream of the river for some families. They often live on temporary islands created by reeds, or even partially create them by drying out the banks of an islet.
Under the constraints of having to settle down during Cheikhou Amadou's reign (1810-1844), they remained nomads and returned to their thatched huts for a few months of fishing after the rainy season.
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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.
Translated by Google TranslateIn African art, the Bozos are known for their pieces with bright colors.
Very fine example of a polychrome hyena animal mask. The face features a mottled pattern that imitates the animal's fur.
The Bozos are a people who still remain semi-nomadic today, moving their dwellings according to the seasons and water levels, upstream or downstream of the river for some families. They often live on temporary islands created by reeds, or even partially create them by drying out the banks of an islet.
Under the constraints of having to settle down during Cheikhou Amadou's reign (1810-1844), they remained nomads and returned to their thatched huts for a few months of fishing after the rainy season.
registered mail with tracking
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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Ethnic group/ culture
Bozo
Country of Origin
Mali
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Hyena
Height
40 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
1 cm
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