Mdimba doll - Mdimba doll (25 cm) - Mwila - Angola

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Poupée Mdimba, 25 cm tall, from Angola, Mwila, provenance Galerie/Antiquaire, made of fabric, beads and braids, weight 350 g, in excellent condition, sold with stand.

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Exceptional Ndimba / Mwila Doll

Origin Parisian Gallery

French Collection Jean Louis VIOT


Certificate from the gallery of the Dominicans provided.

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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Exceptional Ndimba / Mwila Doll

Origin Parisian Gallery

French Collection Jean Louis VIOT


Certificate from the gallery of the Dominicans provided.

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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Details

Indigenous object name
Mdimba doll (25 cm)
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Mwila
Country of Origin
Angola
Material
fabrics, beads, braids
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Mdimba doll
Height
25 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
9 cm
Weight
350 g
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
BelgiumVerified
1980
Objects sold
100%
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