Mask - Bozo - Mali (No reserve price)

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Masque, a Bozo lion decorative polychrome mask from Mali, made of wood and brass, reproduction, measuring 42 cm high by 17 cm wide in excellent condition and sold without a stand.

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Description from the seller

In African art, the Bozos are known for their pieces in bright colors.
A very beautiful example of a decorative animal mask, a polychrome lion.
The Bozos are a people who remain to this day semi-nomadic, moving their dwellings according to the seasons and the water level, upstream or downstream of the river for some families. They often live on temporary islands created by reeds, or even partially create them by draining the banks of an islet.
Forced to settle during the reign of Cheikhou Amadou (1810-1844), they remain nomadic and return to their thatched huts for a few months of fishing after the rainy season.

Seller's Story

Totem Galerie– African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the discovery and celebration of both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery brings together a refined selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent. Each piece is chosen for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Totem Galerie highlights ancient works full of meaning while also creating a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists. More than just a gallery, Totem Galerie is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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In African art, the Bozos are known for their pieces in bright colors.
A very beautiful example of a decorative animal mask, a polychrome lion.
The Bozos are a people who remain to this day semi-nomadic, moving their dwellings according to the seasons and the water level, upstream or downstream of the river for some families. They often live on temporary islands created by reeds, or even partially create them by draining the banks of an islet.
Forced to settle during the reign of Cheikhou Amadou (1810-1844), they remain nomadic and return to their thatched huts for a few months of fishing after the rainy season.

Seller's Story

Totem Galerie– African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the discovery and celebration of both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery brings together a refined selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent. Each piece is chosen for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Totem Galerie highlights ancient works full of meaning while also creating a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists. More than just a gallery, Totem Galerie is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Bozo
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
Brass, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
42 cm
Width
17 cm
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
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Objects sold
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