Ancestor Figure - Bamana

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Ancestor Figure, a Bamana wooden sculpture from Mali, dating to the late 20th century, with provenance from a German gallery, measuring 58 cm high, 21 cm wide and 21 cm deep, weighing 4.8 kg, in good condition and sold without a stand.

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Description from the seller

Beautiful wooden ancestor figure of the Bamana tribe from Mali.
The Dyonyeni are associated with Southern Dyo and Kwore society.
These female images usually appear with large conical breasts and measure between 40 and 85 cm in height. They were used during ritual dances to celebrate the end of the initiation ceremonies.
Figures represented the Bamana idea of beauty. Good condition with clear traces of wear and tear.

Provenance: Gallery, Germany.

Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.


Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Beautiful wooden ancestor figure of the Bamana tribe from Mali.
The Dyonyeni are associated with Southern Dyo and Kwore society.
These female images usually appear with large conical breasts and measure between 40 and 85 cm in height. They were used during ritual dances to celebrate the end of the initiation ceremonies.
Figures represented the Bamana idea of beauty. Good condition with clear traces of wear and tear.

Provenance: Gallery, Germany.

Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.


Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Bamana
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Ancestor Figure
Height
58 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
21 cm
Weight
4800 g
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