Lock , Bamana sculpture( 60 CM) - BAMANA lock representing a turtle - Bambara - Mali (No reserve price)
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Serrure, a Bamana sculpture from Mali depicting a turtle, carved in wood with iron fittings, 60 cm high and 43 cm wide, from a private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot since 2000, with a certificate from Galerie des Dominicains.
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Bamana sculpture from Mali
Old wooden lock, depicting a turtle
Patina and exceptional quality of the sculpture
Private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot since 2000
Certificate from Galerie des Dominicains
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 TranslateBamana sculpture from Mali
Old wooden lock, depicting a turtle
Patina and exceptional quality of the sculpture
Private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot since 2000
Certificate from Galerie des Dominicains
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.
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Indigenous object name
BAMANA lock representing a turtle
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bambara
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
Iron (cast), Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Lock , Bamana sculpture( 60 CM)
Height
60 cm
Width
43 cm
Depth
6 cm
Weight
1600 g
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