Large horse ring Dogon - Magnificent protective bronze ring. - Dogon - Mali

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Grande bague cheval Dogon, a bronze protective ring from Mali of Dogon origin, with provenance Collection privée and weighing 110 g, 9 cm high, 5 cm wide and 4 cm deep.

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful ring for the warriors in Dogon bronze

Depicting a rider

Protective ring.

Mali

French collection: Jean Louis Viot

Certificate, Gallery of the Dominicans

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 ring for the warriors in Dogon bronze

Depicting a rider

Protective ring.

Mali

French collection: Jean Louis Viot

Certificate, Gallery of the Dominicans

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
Magnificent protective bronze ring.
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Dogon
Country of Origin
Mali
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Large horse ring Dogon
Height
9 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
4 cm
Weight
110 g
Provenance
Private collection
BelgiumVerified
2220
Objects sold
100%
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