Tuareg musician - Tuareg - Mali
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Tuareg-Musiker, a bronze sculpture from Mali dating to the mid-20th century, depicting a seated Tuareg musician holding a drum on the lap and playing a wind instrument.
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Massive Bronze Sculpture – Seated Tuareg Musician – Mali (West Africa) – 2nd Half of the 20th Century
Large, expressive bronze figure of a seated musician from Mali (West Africa), made in the traditional lost-wax casting method (Cire Perdue).
This detailed sculpture shows a traditional Tuareg musician seated, holding a drum on his lap and playing a wind instrument. The figure stands out for its dynamic posture and the characteristic form of Malian folk art.
The underside of the sculpture (see photos) is hollow as typical for the material and shows the characteristic rough traces of the traditional casting process. Residues of the clay wax mold were deliberately left in the recesses to give the surface deeper texture and an authentic archaeological patina. With a weight of 2.5 kg, this is a massive, heavy, and valuable collectible.
Object: Bronze figure / sculpture “Seated Musician”
Country of origin: Mali (West Africa)
Cultural style: Tuareg / Dogon
Material: Bronze (yellow brass casting)
Manufacture: Handcrafted using the lost-wax casting process (Unique piece)
Dating: 2nd Half of the 20th Century (Vintage)
Condition: Good, authentic condition with attractive aging patina and manufacturing-related surface irregularities (see detail photos).
Dimensions: Height: 18 cm | Width: 14 cm | Depth: 14 cm
Weight: approx. 2.5 kg
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Massive Bronze Sculpture – Seated Tuareg Musician – Mali (West Africa) – 2nd Half of the 20th Century
Large, expressive bronze figure of a seated musician from Mali (West Africa), made in the traditional lost-wax casting method (Cire Perdue).
This detailed sculpture shows a traditional Tuareg musician seated, holding a drum on his lap and playing a wind instrument. The figure stands out for its dynamic posture and the characteristic form of Malian folk art.
The underside of the sculpture (see photos) is hollow as typical for the material and shows the characteristic rough traces of the traditional casting process. Residues of the clay wax mold were deliberately left in the recesses to give the surface deeper texture and an authentic archaeological patina. With a weight of 2.5 kg, this is a massive, heavy, and valuable collectible.
Object: Bronze figure / sculpture “Seated Musician”
Country of origin: Mali (West Africa)
Cultural style: Tuareg / Dogon
Material: Bronze (yellow brass casting)
Manufacture: Handcrafted using the lost-wax casting process (Unique piece)
Dating: 2nd Half of the 20th Century (Vintage)
Condition: Good, authentic condition with attractive aging patina and manufacturing-related surface irregularities (see detail photos).
Dimensions: Height: 18 cm | Width: 14 cm | Depth: 14 cm
Weight: approx. 2.5 kg
Shipping:
Shipping is fully insured and includes a tracking number (Tracking-ID) in secure, transport-safe packaging.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Tuareg
Country of Origin
Mali
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Bronze
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Tuareg musician
Weight
2.5 kg
Authenticity
Original/official
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