High-quality Marka mask - Masque Marka - Senufo - Mali

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful Marka mask

Extremely old object with natural wear to the wood

Origin: Senufo

Mali

French collection: Jean Louis Viot

Certificate from Galerie des Dominicains

Seller's Story

The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa. It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons. Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar. He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him. These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers. Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world. A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you. A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you. No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
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Very beautiful Marka mask

Extremely old object with natural wear to the wood

Origin: Senufo

Mali

French collection: Jean Louis Viot

Certificate from Galerie des Dominicains

Seller's Story

The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa. It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons. Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar. He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him. These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers. Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world. A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you. A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you. No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
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Details

Indigenous object name
Masque Marka
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Senufo
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
High-quality Marka mask
Height
40 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
12 cm
Weight
0.6 kg
Provenance
Private collection
BelgiumVerified
2451
Objects sold
100%
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