Exceptional Dogon mask - monkey mask (37 cm) - Dogon - Mali

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Exceptional Dogon mask from Mali, carved in wood, 37 cm high by 16 cm wide and 16 cm deep, weighing 0.9 kg, provenance private collection, condition fair, sold without a stand.

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Description from the seller

Beautiful Dogon mask

monkey mask


Second half of the 20th century

sold without base

French collection

Certificate from the gallery of the Dominicans 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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Beautiful Dogon mask

monkey mask


Second half of the 20th century

sold without base

French collection

Certificate from the gallery of the Dominicans 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
monkey mask (37 cm)
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Dogon
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Exceptional Dogon mask
Height
37 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
16 cm
Weight
0.9 kg
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
100%
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