Dance mask - Bambara - Mali

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€ 90
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Dimitri André
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

Estimate  € 400 - € 450
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€90
AT
€75
PT
€70

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Bambara wooden mask from Mali, dating to 1930–1940, in good condition with age-related wear and stains, measuring 53 cm high by 29 cm wide, from a Belgian private collection provenance, with no stand included and a certificate of authenticity available.

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful Bambara mask carved in wood.
From a private Belgian collection.
Pedestal available on request.
Sold with certificate of authenticity

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Very beautiful Bambara mask carved in wood.
From a private Belgian collection.
Pedestal available on request.
Sold with certificate of authenticity

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Mali
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Bambara
Height
53 cm
Width
29 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1930-1940
BelgiumVerified
8806
Objects sold
99.12%
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