Hyena - Bozo - Mali (No reserve price)
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Hyène, a polychrome Bozo mask from Mali, carved in wood, 41 cm high by 18 cm wide by 1 cm deep, weighing 1 kg, in excellent condition, from a private collection.
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In African art, the Bozos are known for their pieces in vivid colors.
A very beautiful example of a poly-chrome hyena animal mask. On the face you can see the speckling that imitates the animal's fur. Decorative,
The Bozos are a people who to this day remain 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 the reeds, or even partly create them by drying the banks of a islet.
Forced to settle during the reign of Cheikhou Amadou (1810-1844), they remain nomads 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.
Translated by Google TranslateIn African art, the Bozos are known for their pieces in vivid colors.
A very beautiful example of a poly-chrome hyena animal mask. On the face you can see the speckling that imitates the animal's fur. Decorative,
The Bozos are a people who to this day remain 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 the reeds, or even partly create them by drying the banks of a islet.
Forced to settle during the reign of Cheikhou Amadou (1810-1844), they remain nomads 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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Ethnic group/ culture
Bozo
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Hyena
Height
41 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 kg
Provenance
Private collection
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