Neck support - 20 cm - cemetery neck support - property - Mali

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Iron headrest from Mali, titled "Appui nuque - 20 cm", associated with the Mali ethnic group, provenance: Private Collection, dimensions 36 × 20 × 8 cm, weight 450 g, in good condition and used to rest the head of the deceased.

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very beautiful neck rest

Used to lay the head of the deceased.

20th

Mali


French collection: Jean Louis Viot

Certificate from the Galerie des Dominicains

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 neck rest

Used to lay the head of the deceased.

20th

Mali


French collection: Jean Louis Viot

Certificate from the Galerie des Dominicains

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
cemetery neck support
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
property
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
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Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Neck support - 20 cm
Height
20 cm
Width
36 cm
Depth
8 cm
Weight
450 g
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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