Dance mask - Mali
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Description from the seller
Grand masque Bamana, belier
Usure et fissure par endroit
Masque au bois leger de haute qualité
vendu sans socle
Seconde partie du 20ème
Collection française " Jean Louis Viot " ,
Acheté lors de la succession d'un diplomate, basé MALI , ex collection Française
Certificat de la galerie des dominicains fourni
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.
Translated by Google TranslateGrand masque Bamana, belier
Usure et fissure par endroit
Masque au bois leger de haute qualité
vendu sans socle
Seconde partie du 20ème
Collection française " Jean Louis Viot " ,
Acheté lors de la succession d'un diplomate, basé MALI , ex collection Française
Certificat de la galerie des dominicains fourni
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.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Mali
Condition
Poor - heavily used with major cracks, damages or major parts missing
Height
24 cm
Width
15 cm
Sold with stand
No
Weight
600 g
Style
Antique inspired
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