Djenne fragment - Figure - Djenné - Djenné - Mali

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Julien Gauthier
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With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.

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Description from the seller

Among the earliest known examples of art from sub-Saharan Africa are terracotta figures like this one from the inland delta of the Niger River, near the present-day home of the Dogon and Bamana peoples. Inhabited since 250 BC., Djenné became a market center and an important link in the trans Saharan gold trade. In the 15th and 16th centuries, it was one of the centres for the propagation of Islam.

Provenance: Jean-Michel Huguenin, Paris

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Among the earliest known examples of art from sub-Saharan Africa are terracotta figures like this one from the inland delta of the Niger River, near the present-day home of the Dogon and Bamana peoples. Inhabited since 250 BC., Djenné became a market center and an important link in the trans Saharan gold trade. In the 15th and 16th centuries, it was one of the centres for the propagation of Islam.

Provenance: Jean-Michel Huguenin, Paris

Seller's Story

Experts in Ancient African Art
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Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Title
Djenne fragment
Country of origin
Mali
Material
Terracotta
Ethnic group/culture
Djenné
Indigenous object name
Djenné
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Poor - heavily used with major cracks, damages or major parts missing
Height
20 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1500-1550
SpainVerified
307
Objects sold
100%
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