Helmet - Bozo - Mali
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Casque Bozo helmet from Mali, authentic original, in excellent condition, made of wood and brass, measuring 71 cm high and 26 cm wide, provenance Galerie/Antiquaire.
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Bozo helmets were worn during sowing fertility ceremonies, after the first rains and for the harvests of three cereals—the fonio, wild rice, and maize—thus these are propitiatory rites and festivities connected with the premise of the first fruits on Earth. Registered shipment with track & trace.
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.
Translated by Google TranslateBozo helmets were worn during sowing fertility ceremonies, after the first rains and for the harvests of three cereals—the fonio, wild rice, and maize—thus these are propitiatory rites and festivities connected with the premise of the first fruits on Earth. Registered shipment with track & trace.
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
Material
Brass, Wood
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Helmet
Height
71 cm
Width
26 cm
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Authenticity
Original/official
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