Medicine box - Dogon - Mali (No reserve price)

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Description from the seller

Authentic medicine cabinet from the Dogon tribe of Mali. A large carved piece measuring 75 cm in height, made from a single block of wood, in the manner of a hollowed trunk, bearing remarkable artisanal workmanship.

The cabinet consists of two Dogon wooden doors, each opening in a different direction.
Each door is finely decorated with three carved figures, symbolic of Dogon art and tradition.
Tracked shipping with tracking, careful packaging guaranteed.

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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Authentic medicine cabinet from the Dogon tribe of Mali. A large carved piece measuring 75 cm in height, made from a single block of wood, in the manner of a hollowed trunk, bearing remarkable artisanal workmanship.

The cabinet consists of two Dogon wooden doors, each opening in a different direction.
Each door is finely decorated with three carved figures, symbolic of Dogon art and tradition.
Tracked shipping with tracking, careful packaging guaranteed.

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
Dogon
Country of Origin
Mali
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Medicine box
Height
75 cm
Width
13 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
1639
Objects sold
97.45%
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