Mali / Bambara, Bamana. - Africa / Mali

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Julien Gauthier
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A decade of experience in historical arms, armour, and African art.

Estimate  € 350 - € 400
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Description from the seller

Mali / Bamana, Bambara.

Beautiful Bambara fertility mask, very aesthetic.

Dark hard wood. Beautiful patina, thick and crusted in places.
Presumed age: middle or second half of the 20th century

The facial sculpture is aesthetically mastered across all planes by a talented sculptor.

Collected on site in Segou, Mali.
Provenance / Personal collection gathered over more than thirty years.

Mali / Bamana, Bambara.

Beautiful Bambara fertility mask, very aesthetic.

Dark hard wood. Beautiful patina, thick and crusted in places.
Presumed age: middle or second half of the 20th century

The facial sculpture is aesthetically mastered across all planes by a talented sculptor.

Collected on site in Segou, Mali.
Provenance / Personal collection gathered over more than thirty years.

Details

Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Africa / Mali
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mali / Bambara, Bamana.
Height
80 cm
Weight
8 kg
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
20
Objects sold
Private

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