Sogonikun - Bambara - Mali (No Reserve Price)

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Sogonikun is a Bambara wooden cimier from Mali, originating from the Koulikoro region, measuring 72 cm high by 20 cm wide by 8 cm deep, in excellent condition.

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Cimier - Tywara - Bambara - Wood - Mali - 72 cm.

Cimier, also called Sogonikun, from the Koulikoro region in Mali.
This piece illustrates the crest style featuring an elegant animal.
Here, the stylized antelope has two long horns on the same plane, curved backward.
His masculine attributes are clearly represented.
The ears are shifted backwards on the head, and they are pierced.
The body with a long neck is engraved with oblique and parallel geometric lines.
The base has 2 holes for fixation.
The wood shows a beautiful dark and shiny patina of age.
Good condition

Cimier - Tywara - Bambara - Wood - Mali - 72 cm.

Cimier, also called Sogonikun, from the Koulikoro region in Mali.
This piece illustrates the crest style featuring an elegant animal.
Here, the stylized antelope has two long horns on the same plane, curved backward.
His masculine attributes are clearly represented.
The ears are shifted backwards on the head, and they are pierced.
The body with a long neck is engraved with oblique and parallel geometric lines.
The base has 2 holes for fixation.
The wood shows a beautiful dark and shiny patina of age.
Good condition

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Bambara
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Sogonikun
Height
72 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
8 cm
Sold by
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Objects sold
98.61%
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