Djené, the man from Mali - Djené protective statuette - djené - Mali
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Description from the seller
Seated Djenné man, Mali
sold without a display base,
Second half of the 20th century
An exceptional protective object
French Collection (Mr. Jean Louis VIOT), since 2000
Certificate from the Galerie des Dominicains (Brussels)
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.
Translated by Google TranslateSeated Djenné man, Mali
sold without a display base,
Second half of the 20th century
An exceptional protective object
French Collection (Mr. Jean Louis VIOT), since 2000
Certificate from the Galerie des Dominicains (Brussels)
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.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Indigenous object name
Djené protective statuette
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
djené
Country of Origin
Mali
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Terracotta
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Djené, the man from Mali
Height
23 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
12 mm
Weight
1400 g
Provenance
Private collection
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