Very beautiful Bozo puppet - Cavalier , bozo - Bozo - Mali
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Very beautiful Bozo wooden marionette Cavalier from Mali, 100 cm high, 40 cm wide and 35 cm deep, weighing 1.6 kg, provenance Collection privée with a certificate from the Galerie des Dominicains.
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Description from the seller
Very large rider puppet, Bozzo
puppet made of heavy wood
French collection "Jean Louis Viot" since 2000
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.
Translated by Google TranslateVery large rider puppet, Bozzo
puppet made of heavy wood
French collection "Jean Louis Viot" since 2000
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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Indigenous object name
Cavalier , bozo
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bozo
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Very beautiful Bozo puppet
Height
100 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
35 cm
Weight
1.6 kg
Provenance
Private collection
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