Mask - Bozo - Mali (No reserve price)





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Wooden mask titled Masque from Mali, Bozo people, dating to the late 20th century, measuring 43 cm high, 21 cm wide and 14 cm deep, in good condition.
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Wooden mask - Bozo – Mali
This wooden mask draws on the art of the Bozo people, a community established along the Niger River in Mali. Traditionally linked to fishing and navigation, the Bozo have developed a rich artistic heritage largely influenced by their aquatic environment. Their creations are distinguished by expressive forms, dynamic compositions, and know-how passed down from generation to generation.
Carefully carved in wood, this mask features balanced volumes and finely worked details that highlight its expressive character. The harmonious lines and the quality of modeling give it a strong visual presence, while its composition reflects the richness of Bozo artistic inspiration. Both decorative and expressive, this piece naturally finds its place in an art collection or in an interior favoring a contemporary aesthetic.
Wooden mask - Bozo – Mali
This wooden mask draws on the art of the Bozo people, a community established along the Niger River in Mali. Traditionally linked to fishing and navigation, the Bozo have developed a rich artistic heritage largely influenced by their aquatic environment. Their creations are distinguished by expressive forms, dynamic compositions, and know-how passed down from generation to generation.
Carefully carved in wood, this mask features balanced volumes and finely worked details that highlight its expressive character. The harmonious lines and the quality of modeling give it a strong visual presence, while its composition reflects the richness of Bozo artistic inspiration. Both decorative and expressive, this piece naturally finds its place in an art collection or in an interior favoring a contemporary aesthetic.

