Poupée Rituelle - Ritual Doll - Sculpture - Mali
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Poupée Rituelle - Ritual Doll, Mali, Mossi affinities, private collection provenance, carved wood with leather and cowries, 20 cm high, 4 cm wide, 5 cm deep, in good condition and unsigned.
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Ritual Doll
Description (Français)
This elegant ritual doll, originating from Mali and showing stylistic affinities with the Mossi culture, embodies an intimate and symbolic facet of Sahelian art. Carved from wood with a deep patina, the work is richly adorned with leather and cowries, elements that highlight its ritual and aesthetic significance. The balance of forms, between the sobriety of the wood and the organic texture of the ornaments, bears witness to remarkable craftsmanship. This piece is distinguished by its refined silhouette and the meticulous arrangement of its attributes, offering a presence that is both delicate and protective, characteristic of these objects of fertility and lineage.
Provenance & Services
Collection: This piece is part of a private collection managed with passion and rigor for several decades.
Shipping: The object will be carefully packed by professionals and shipped promptly to ensure a serene reception.
Mots-clés / Keywords
African art, African art, African art, tribal art, Mali, Mossi, Doll.
Ritual Doll
Description (Français)
This elegant ritual doll, originating from Mali and showing stylistic affinities with the Mossi culture, embodies an intimate and symbolic facet of Sahelian art. Carved from wood with a deep patina, the work is richly adorned with leather and cowries, elements that highlight its ritual and aesthetic significance. The balance of forms, between the sobriety of the wood and the organic texture of the ornaments, bears witness to remarkable craftsmanship. This piece is distinguished by its refined silhouette and the meticulous arrangement of its attributes, offering a presence that is both delicate and protective, characteristic of these objects of fertility and lineage.
Provenance & Services
Collection: This piece is part of a private collection managed with passion and rigor for several decades.
Shipping: The object will be carefully packed by professionals and shipped promptly to ensure a serene reception.
Mots-clés / Keywords
African art, African art, African art, tribal art, Mali, Mossi, Doll.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Mali
Material
Leather, Shell, Wood
Title of artwork
Poupée Rituelle - Ritual Doll
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
20 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
5 cm
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