Exceptional Bamana monkey mask - Monkey mask (35 cm) - bamana - Mali

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Description from the seller

Beautiful Bamana mask

dance mask

Cracks

Second half of the 20th century

sold without a pedestal

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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Beautiful Bamana mask

dance mask

Cracks

Second half of the 20th century

sold without a pedestal

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
Monkey mask (35 cm)
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
bamana
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Exceptional Bamana monkey mask
Height
35 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
22 cm
Weight
750 g
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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