Exceptional Dogon mask - Dogon - Mali

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Exceptionnel Masque Dogon, a Mali wooden Dogon dance mask, 42 cm high, 12 cm wide, 20 cm deep and weighing 0.8 kg, from Collection privée provenance, sold without a stand, in État correct with a certificate from Galerie des Dominicains.

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Dogon mask

Harvest dance mask

In a well-worn condition

sold without a base

French collection "Jean Louis VIOT" since 1999

Certificate from the Galerie des Dominicains provided

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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Dogon mask

Harvest dance mask

In a well-worn condition

sold without a base

French collection "Jean Louis VIOT" since 1999

Certificate from the Galerie des Dominicains provided

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

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Dogon
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Exceptional Dogon mask
Height
42 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
20 cm
Weight
0.8 kg
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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