Julien Gauthier

Earth & Nature: African Masks & Sculptures

This magnificent bronze vessel, enhanced by an exceptional patina in the likeness of a Dogon horse, constituted the sacred reserve where the Dogon chief (Le Hogon) kept his tobacco as well as his most precious jewelry.

Ce magnifique récipient en bronze, rehaussé d'une patine exceptionnelle à l'effigie d'un cheval dogon, constituait la réserve sacrée où le chef des dogon (Le Hogon) conservait son tabac ainsi que ses plus précieux bijoux.

Hogon's box. - Dogon - Mali  (No reserve price)

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The bronze Dogon container “Boîte du hogon” is a reproduction from Mali, from a private collection, measuring 30 cm high, 13 cm wide and 10 cm deep.

Hogon's box. - Dogon - Mali (No reserve price)

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The bronze Dogon container “Boîte du hogon” is a reproduction from Mali, from a private collection, measuring 30 cm high, 13 cm wide and 10 cm deep.

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