Julien Gauthier

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Headrest - Dogon - Iron - Mali.

Traditional iron-forged object.
Often these objects have a spiritual and ritual dimension.
It features a stylized bird.
Iron is associated with protective forces and gives these objects symbolic value.
This one is in good condition.

Appui tête - Dogon - Fer - Mali.

Objet traditionnel forgé en fer.
Souvent ces objets revêtent une dimension spirituelle et rituelle.
Il figure un oiseau stylisé.
Le fer est associé à des forces protectrices et donne à ces objets une valeur symbolique.
Celui ci est en bon état.

metal headrest - Dogon - Mali  (No reserve price)

Iron (wrought) - Good condition

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“Appui tête metallique” is a forged-iron Dogon headrest from Mali, from a private collection, featuring a stylised bird.

metal headrest - Dogon - Mali (No reserve price)

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“Appui tête metallique” is a forged-iron Dogon headrest from Mali, from a private collection, featuring a stylised bird.

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