Large Bamana sculpture (70 cm) - Bamana on a pedestal - Bambara - Mali

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Grande sculpture Bamana (70 cm) from Mali in Bois, depicting Bambara culture, measuring 70 cm high with a 15 cm depth and 15 cm width, weighing 4500 g, sold with stand, in excellent condition, provenance Galerie/Antiquaire and dating to the second half of the 20th century.

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Magnificent Bambara sculpture from Mali.

wooden base

Simple curves but a very beautiful object on a stand.

Minor fissures on the head due to aging.

Second half of the 20th century

Private collection Mr Jean Louis Viot



Dominican Gallery

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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Magnificent Bambara sculpture from Mali.

wooden base

Simple curves but a very beautiful object on a stand.

Minor fissures on the head due to aging.

Second half of the 20th century

Private collection Mr Jean Louis Viot



Dominican Gallery

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
Bamana on a pedestal
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bambara
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Large Bamana sculpture (70 cm)
Height
70 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
15 cm
Weight
4500 g
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
BelgiumVerified
1999
Objects sold
100%
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