Namji sculpture (15 cm) - Namji doll - forgive - Nigeria (No reserve price)
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Namji sculpture titled “Sculpture namji (15 CM)” from Nigeria, crafted in fabric by the Fali people, comprising two objects with dimensions 15 cm high, 3 cm wide and 2 mm deep, weighing 100 g, in excellent condition, provenance Collection privée, and sold without a stand.
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Namji doll from Nigeria
sold WITHOUT stand
French Collection ( Mr Jean Louis VIOT ).
Certificate from the Galerie des Dominicains ( Brussels)
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 TranslateNamji doll from Nigeria
sold WITHOUT stand
French Collection ( Mr Jean Louis VIOT ).
Certificate from the Galerie des Dominicains ( Brussels)
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
Namji doll
Number of objects
2
Ethnic group/ culture
forgive
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Material
FABRICS
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Namji sculpture (15 cm)
Height
15 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
2 mm
Weight
100 g
Provenance
Private collection
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