Exceptional Dogon protective crown. - iron crown - Dogon - Mali
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Exceptionnelle couronne de protection Dogon, a Mali Dogon black iron crown of protection from the Dogon culture, 1 item, provenance: private collection, 30 cm high, 20 cm wide, 20 cm deep, weight 1 kg, condition: excellent, indigenous object name: couronne en fer.
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Dogon black-iron crown
A protective object uniting the spiritual chiefs, with the eagle perched above the crown
Very rare object
Mali
French collection: Jean Louis Viot since 2001
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.
Translated by Google TranslateDogon black-iron crown
A protective object uniting the spiritual chiefs, with the eagle perched above the crown
Very rare object
Mali
French collection: Jean Louis Viot since 2001
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.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Indigenous object name
iron crown
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Dogon
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
black iron
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Exceptional Dogon protective crown.
Height
30 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
20 cm
Weight
1 kg
Provenance
Private collection
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