Dance mask - Bambara - Mali

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

Estimate  € 500 - € 550
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Bambara wooden mask from Mali, circa 1930–1940, 55 cm high and 25 cm wide, in good condition with some wear and age-related stains, sold without a stand, provenance from a Belgian private collection, and sold with a certificate of authenticity, with restoration traces on one side.

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful large Bambara wooden mask
From a private Belgian collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Traces of restoration on one side (see photos)

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Very beautiful large Bambara wooden mask
From a private Belgian collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Traces of restoration on one side (see photos)

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Mali
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Bambara
Height
55 cm
Width
25 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1920-1930, 1930-1940
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
98.64%
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