Fish 115cm - Bozo - Mali
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Poisson 115cm, a Bozo wooden mask from Mali, 115 cm high and 17 cm wide, in excellent condition, sold without a stand.
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According to legend, the Bozo, a fishing people of Mali, are descendants of Faaro, the water spirit and creator of the world. The unveiling of Bozo masks and puppets celebrates this origin myth, their relationship to terrestrial and aquatic animals. Accompanied by singing and drums, the dance of masked individuals alternates with that of the sogow, large masks representing animals—sometimes mythical, sometimes real. Contemporary fish.
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 TranslateAccording to legend, the Bozo, a fishing people of Mali, are descendants of Faaro, the water spirit and creator of the world. The unveiling of Bozo masks and puppets celebrates this origin myth, their relationship to terrestrial and aquatic animals. Accompanied by singing and drums, the dance of masked individuals alternates with that of the sogow, large masks representing animals—sometimes mythical, sometimes real. Contemporary fish.
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
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Fish 115cm
Height
115 cm
Width
17 cm
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