Dogon cavalier sculpture - 43 cm - Cavalier Dogon - Dogon - Mali

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Dogon sculpture from Mali titled 'cavalier Dogon', carved in wood, 43 cm high by 26 cm wide by 12 cm deep, weighing 2.3 kg, in good condition, dating to the second half of the 20th century, provenance Collection privée, sold without a stand and with a certificate from Galerie des Dominicains.

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Very beautiful Dogon sculpture from Mali, depicting a rider on his horse.

Quality of details and finishes important.

Wear on the hindquarters of the horse

Second part of the 20th.

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 sculpture from Mali, depicting a rider on his horse.

Quality of details and finishes important.

Wear on the hindquarters of the horse

Second part of the 20th.

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
Cavalier Dogon
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Dogon
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Dogon cavalier sculpture - 43 cm
Height
43 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
12 cm
Weight
2.3 kg
Provenance
Private collection
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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