Exceptional Dogon mask - mask representing a monkey eating corn - Bamana Dogon - Mali
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
Estimate € 350 - € 400
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Exceptionnel Dogon mask, carved in wood from Mali, representing a monkey that eats maize of the Bamana Dogon culture, mid‑XXth century, authentic/original, provenance from a private French collection (Jean Louis VIOT) since 1999, sold without a stand, dimensions 65 × 16 × 14 cm, weight 2 kg, with certificate from Galerie des dominicains.
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Dogon mask
harvest dance mask
exceptional sculpture work
Crack in the middle of the mask
sold without a base
French collection "Jean Louis VIOT" since 1999
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 TranslateDogon mask
harvest dance mask
exceptional sculpture work
Crack in the middle of the mask
sold without a base
French collection "Jean Louis VIOT" since 1999
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 TranslateDetails
Indigenous object name
mask representing a monkey eating corn
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bamana Dogon
Country of Origin
Mali
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Exceptional Dogon mask
Height
65 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
14 cm
Weight
2 kg
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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