Old knife with leather sheath – Dogon – Mali – Wood, iron and leather – mid-20th century (No reserve price)
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Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Old Dogon knife from Mali with a wooden handle, iron blade and leather sheath, dating to the mid-20th century, length 33 cm, in fair condition, authentic/original, provenance collected by the seller, display stand not included.
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Old knife with leather sheath – Dogon – Mali – Wood, iron and leather – mid-20th century
Details
Origin: Mali
People: Dogon
Material: Wood, iron, leather
Length: 33 cm
Period: mid-20th century
Provenance: Collected by the seller
Display stand: not included
Description
An old Dogon knife from Mali, with a wooden handle, iron blade and leather sheath.
The piece has a strong ethnographic presence, with a very dark, time-worn surface and a raw, functional construction. The wooden handle is decorated with incised geometric motifs and has developed a warm brown patina from handling and age.
The leather sheath is also decorated with incised patterns. It is worn and damaged, with splits, tears and losses, but this fragile condition contributes to the archaeological and deeply used character of the object.
The iron blade is heavily oxidised and remains inside its sheath. The knife should therefore be appreciated primarily as an ethnographic object rather than as a functional weapon.
A sober and expressive Dogon knife, interesting for its age, its incised decoration, its oxidised blade and its weathered leather sheath.
Condition
Worn condition, consistent with age and use.
The blade is heavily oxidised.
The leather sheath is in fragile condition, with cracks, tears, losses and surface wear.
Wear, scratches, abrasions and small losses to the wooden handle.
Please refer to the photographs.
Included
The knife and its sheath only.
No display stand included.
Seller's Story
For more than 30 years, I have collected African art with a focus on authenticity, symbolism, and refined craftsmanship.
Graduated as an engineer from École Centrale de Paris, I combine the rigor of my technical background with a lifelong passion for artistic expression and cultural heritage.
Founder of AS’ART (dedicated to contemporary handmade design) and Artifacts Gallery (devoted to ancient tribal art and ethnographic objects), I bring together two worlds: the vitality of today’s artisans and the timeless heritage of Africa’s past.
Every piece I present is chosen for its artistic quality, cultural significance, and emotional power.
Old knife with leather sheath – Dogon – Mali – Wood, iron and leather – mid-20th century
Details
Origin: Mali
People: Dogon
Material: Wood, iron, leather
Length: 33 cm
Period: mid-20th century
Provenance: Collected by the seller
Display stand: not included
Description
An old Dogon knife from Mali, with a wooden handle, iron blade and leather sheath.
The piece has a strong ethnographic presence, with a very dark, time-worn surface and a raw, functional construction. The wooden handle is decorated with incised geometric motifs and has developed a warm brown patina from handling and age.
The leather sheath is also decorated with incised patterns. It is worn and damaged, with splits, tears and losses, but this fragile condition contributes to the archaeological and deeply used character of the object.
The iron blade is heavily oxidised and remains inside its sheath. The knife should therefore be appreciated primarily as an ethnographic object rather than as a functional weapon.
A sober and expressive Dogon knife, interesting for its age, its incised decoration, its oxidised blade and its weathered leather sheath.
Condition
Worn condition, consistent with age and use.
The blade is heavily oxidised.
The leather sheath is in fragile condition, with cracks, tears, losses and surface wear.
Wear, scratches, abrasions and small losses to the wooden handle.
Please refer to the photographs.
Included
The knife and its sheath only.
No display stand included.
Seller's Story
For more than 30 years, I have collected African art with a focus on authenticity, symbolism, and refined craftsmanship.
Graduated as an engineer from École Centrale de Paris, I combine the rigor of my technical background with a lifelong passion for artistic expression and cultural heritage.
Founder of AS’ART (dedicated to contemporary handmade design) and Artifacts Gallery (devoted to ancient tribal art and ethnographic objects), I bring together two worlds: the vitality of today’s artisans and the timeless heritage of Africa’s past.
Every piece I present is chosen for its artistic quality, cultural significance, and emotional power.
Details
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Old knife with leather sheath – Dogon – Mali – Wood, iron and leather – mid-20th century
Authenticity
Original/official
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