Miniature figurine of  a horse and rider made of bronze. A strong symbolic figurine implying power and status among the Dogon people. Similar to amulets worn around the neck and ankles by the Dogon, they believe to bring good luck or blessings of the gods. They were mostly worn as pendants or bracelets, and represent a source of spiritual strength for their owners. The Dogon place these figurines depicting men and women on many different kinds of altars, most of which are dedicated to ancestors, either real or mythical. Although rare, horsemen as icon have existed for 1000 years in Mali.

Some depict a hogon, the supreme officeholder, a semi-divine leader of great wisdom, or even a mythological emissary from a distant land.

Made of 100% Brass / Bronze.

Model is W 3 - H 12 and weight 0.4 kg.

Miniature horseman bronze figure – the horse and rider motif is a strong symbolic signifying power and status among the Dogon people. Similar to amulets worn around the world, they believe to bring good luck or blessings of the gods. They were mostly worn as pendants on necklaces or bracelets, which represent a source of spiritual strength for their owners. The Dogon place these figures depicting men and women on many different kinds of altars, most of which are dedicated to ancestors, either real or mythical. Although rare, horsemen as icon have existed for 1000 years in Mali. Some depict a hogon, the supreme officeholder, a semi-divine leader of great wisdom, or even a mythological emissary from a distant land.

Made of 100% Bronze, copper alloy.

Model is W 6 – H 9 and weight 0.1 kg.

Zoomorphic fish puppet figure from the region of the Bamana city of Segou or the Bozo area of Mopti, by Sogo ba masquerade. Masks such as these were used during performance of Dance troops of young men, members of local youth groups. The sing, dance, drum, manipulate puppets or dance masks in creating performances called Sogo Ba. Through the movements of the puppets and the songs that accompany them, the youth association is able to comment on the social and political life of the community.

Made of 100% Wood, paint, fabrics.

Model is W 32 – H 112 and weight 1.4 kg.

The piece featured here is an iron-forged spear for hunting or fishing from the Senufo tribe in Mali. The most notable weapons were made using a long wooden sheath and a metallic head as well as the bow and arrows and shields often made from animal hide. Spears were leaf shaped with along wooden shaft.The weapons consisted of spears and special javelins.Sometimes these were attached to a long string so that, after spearing an enemy, the spear could be pulled back again and used once more.

Made of 100% Iron, bamboo.

Model is W 8 – H 102 and weight 0.4 kg.

This rare small pot with figural lids originate from Dogon, and dates . Atop the lid is two seated figures that represents an (idealistic) portrait of the deceased. The vessels were used in secondary burial rituals by the Dogon.

Made of 100% Brass / Bronze

Model is W 6 – H 14 and weight 0.3 kg.

This is a beautiful example of a Dogon bracelet. It shows old patina from usage, and is decorated with protective signs and symbols. This type of bracelets such as this were highly prized in Western Africa from 1600-1900, and utilized not only as jewelry and Currency Trade Money, but also as portable wealth. Metal works like this Dogon bracelet is molded in bronze by ‘the lost wax method’, also called ‘cire-perdue’.

Made of 100% Brass / Bronze

Model is W 2 – H 12 and weight 0.2 kg.

Beautifully carved Baule ancestral portrait originating from Ivory Coast. These refined human face masks are usually portraits of particular known individuals or dignitary celebrated during a ceremonial dance called Mbloâ. Masks such as this one were used in entertainment dances and are one of the oldest of Baule art forms. Baule art is sophisticated and stylistically diverse.

Made of 100% wood, pigment

Model is W 14 - H 34 and weight 0.8 kg.

Miniature horseman bronze figure – the horse and rider motif is a strong symbolic signifying power and status among the Dogon people. Similar to amulets worn around the world, they believe to bring good luck or blessings of the gods. They were mostly worn as pendants on necklaces or bracelets, which represent a source of spiritual strength for their owners. The Dogon place these figures depicting men and women on many different kinds of altars, most of which are dedicated to ancestors, either real or mythical. Although rare, horsemen as icon have existed for 1000 years in Mali. Some depict a hogon, the supreme officeholder, a semi-divine leader of great wisdom, or even a mythological emissary from a distant land.

Made of 100% Bronze, copper alloy.

Model is W 8 – H 19 and weight 0.5 kg.

This hollowed helmet-like mask is called Agbogho Mmwo, and originates from the Nsukka area, the northern part of the northcentral Igbo region in Nigeria. This region has one of the most complex and diverse mask making traditions in Nigeria. The stylized facial features represents numerous attributes of the ideal of female beauty among the Igbo. Worn each year for 'The Fame of Maidens' ceremony, it is intended to instruct youths in attitudes necessary for moral as well as physical beauty, the moral ideals of purity, obedience, good character and generosity. Varied aged surface with areas of red, white, black and blue pigment.

Made of 100% wood,pigment.

Model is W 42 - H 26 and weight 1.1 kg.

Mermaid puppets are frequently seen during the traditional festivals of Bozo people because they are knows as "the masters of the river." puppet figure from the region of the Bamana city of Segou or the Bozo area of Mopti, by Sogo ba masquerade. Through the movements of the puppets and the songs that accompany them, the youth association is able to comment on the social and political life of the community.

Made of 100% Wood, paint, fabrics.

Model is W 23 – H 105 and weight 2.1 kg.

This antique bronze bracelet was worn and used as currency trade money and investment and highly prized in Western Africa from 1600-1900 by the Dogon tribal people for trading / buying transactions in Mali. This form of currency is beautifully designed with some tribal patterns and molded in bronze with the lost-wax method, also called cire-perdue. These "primitive" currencies were both aesthetic and functional as they were creative symbols of wealth and power and functionally used a means of exchange. They were used to purchase everyday items such as food, cloth, tools, land, livestock and for brides.

Made of 100% Bronze.

Model is W 6 - H 14 and weight 1.3 kg.

This rare bronze container originate from the Dogon people. Vessels such as these were used in secondary burial rituals by the Dogon.

Made of 100% Brass / Bronze

Model is W 23 – H 40 and weight 0.6 kg.

This abstract Dogon monkey mask has a traditional geometric shaped face, eyes, and ears, a prominent groin decorated with geometric motifs, crusted old wooden patina. It originates from Mali, located in the administrative districts of Bandiagara and Douentza, Mopti region. 

Made of 100% wood

Model is W 31 – H 18 and weight 1.8

The Bozo Sogobo Fish puppets come from the region of the Bamana city of Segou or the Bozo area of Mopti, and are crafted by the Bozo artisans for the Sogo ba masquerade. Sculptures such as these were used during performance of Dance troops of young men, members of local youth groups. They sing, dance, drum, manipulate puppets or dance masks in creating performances called Sogo Ba. Through the movements of the puppets and the songs that accompany them, the youth association is able to comment on the social and political life of the community. The Bozo people are known as "masters of the river" and their culture and artwork centers around their interaction with the Niger River. The fish puppets come in different colors and shape and are uniquely handcrafted.

Made of 100% Soft wood, pigment, nails.

Model is W 9 – H 39 and weight 0.3 kg.

This rare authentic amulet is made of iron and originates from the Dogon tribe, a symbol of a material power, but also the instrument of warlike adventures. A superb heavy oxidized vert-de-gris patina of greens and browns as well as encrusted deposits cover this imposing ring.The Dogon are an ethnic group living in the central plateau region of Mali, south of the Niger bend near the city of Bandiagara in the Mopti region. Certain researchers investigating the Dogon have reported that they seem to possess advanced astronomical knowledge.

Made of 100% Brass / Bronze

Model is W 11 – H 12 and weight 0.3 kg.

This Dogon mask with a superstructure is carved from heavy, dense wood, and originates from the Dogon peoples of Mali. The mask depict an abstracted face, a classic from the Dogon. A traditional shape used by the Dogon in much of their carvings. It’s a ceremony mask used during the annual harvest festival (called Bulu), celebrated in all the villages before the rainy season.

Made of 100% wood, pigment.

Model is W 59 - H 22 and weight 1.1 kg.

Bozo Fish puppets were used for performances in the region of the Bamana city of Segou or the Bozo area of Mopti, by Sogo ba masquerade. Dance troops of young men, members of local youth groups. The sing, dance, drum, manipulate puppets or dance masks in creating performances called Sogo Ba.

Made of 100% Wood, paint, fabrics

Model is W 12 - H 27 and weight 3 kg.

This beautiful and finely felt dance mask is called “muyombo” with almost completely preserved curtains and remains of bright pigment, is considered one of the oldest of the Pende people of DR Congo (Belgian Congo). Mask such as these were  worn on top of the head like a baseball cap so it may be viewed in profile

Made of 100% wood, red pigments.

Model is W 53- H 22 and weight 0.9 kg.

This Senufo Kpelie hand-carved wooden mask comes from the Ivory Coast/Mali. It has preserved its authenticity, surface and aged patina. The wood carving is exquisite and exaggerated features, have all of the hallmarks of the Ivory Coast/Mali Senufo people’s ‘Kpelie’ mask. Beautiful, mysterious and poetic, imbued with the cultural narrative of its people and its time.

Made of 100% wood

Model is W 16 – H 30 and weight 0.9 kg.

Miniature horseman bronze figure – the horse and rider motif is a strong symbolic signifying power and status among the Dogon people. Similar to amulets worn around the world, they believe to bring good luck or blessings of the gods. They were mostly worn as pendants on necklaces or bracelets, which represent a source of spiritual strength for their owners. The Dogon place these figures depicting men and women on many different kinds of altars, most of which are dedicated to ancestors, either real or mythical. Although rare, horsemen as icon have existed for 1000 years in Mali. Some depict a hogon, the supreme officeholder, a semi-divine leader of great wisdom, or even a mythological emissary from a distant land.

Made of 100% Bronze, copper alloy.

Model is W 6 – H 11 and weight 0.1 kg.

A classic’ mask developed among the Bete, a continuous forehead, coffee bean eyes, and hemispheric protruding mouth. The present Bete mask consists of medium-weight wood. The deep-set face is white (by means of kaolin), the remaining areas dyed a dark brown colour. Mask such as this were the emissary of the occult powers and establishes a link between the material and the invisible. Each mask has an individual name, usually kept secret. Its function is to evoke a mythical past. The masks are made available to the chief to guarantee the prerogatives of the political power.

Made of 100% wood, pigment.

Model is W 20 - H 30 and weight 1.6 kg.

Authentic 11th to 15th century Dongon Dege mask made of wood, with chestnut brown patina, simple but yet very harmonious, an exceptional piece for your collection. It originates from Mali, located in the administrative districts of Bandiagara and Douentza, Mopti region.

Made of 100% wood, fiber Patin.

Model is W 34 - H 15 and weight 1.2 kg.

The Bozo Sogobo Fish puppets come from the region of the Bamana city of Segou or the Bozo area of Mopti, and are crafted by the Bozo artisans for the Sogo ba masquerade. Sculptures such as these were used during performance of Dance troops of young men, members of local youth groups. They sing, dance, drum, manipulate puppets or dance masks in creating performances called Sogo Ba. Through the movements of the puppets and the songs that accompany them, the youth association is able to comment on the social and political life of the community. The Bozo people are known as "masters of the river" and their culture and artwork centers around their interaction with the Niger River. The fish puppets come in different colors and shape and are uniquely handcrafted.

Made of 100% Soft wood, pigment, nails.

Model is W 9 – H 39 and weight 0.3 kg.

This beautiful, rare, well-carved mask, made of wood, and covered with brass sheet,  originates from the Marka tribes in Mali. This is one of the finest examples of Marka masks. The works on the brass sheet are finial and superb. This mask would have a place in any good collection for its artistic and intrinsic values.

Made of 100% wood, dark brown patina, sheet metal and red dyed fiber

Model is W 34 - H 12 and weight 0.7 kg.

Colorful Bozo Belier puppets were used for performances in the region of the Bamana city of Segou or the Bozo area of Mopti, by Sogo ba masquerade. Dance troops of young men, members of local youth groups. The sing, dance, drum, manipulate puppets or dance masks in creating performances called Sogo Ba. Through the movements of the puppets and the songs that accompany them, the youth association is able to comment on the social and political life of the community.

Made of 100% Wood, paint, fabrics.

Model is W 30 – H 56 and weight 1.2 kg.

This miniature Ife head is cast in the lost wax technique, and originates from Ife, Nigeria. The heads often depict historic individuals and heroes of Ife, spiritual home of the Yoruba. According to the oral traditions of the Yoruba people, Ife is the place where life and civilisation began. Ife is regarded as the legendary homeland of theYoruba-speaking peoples and its sacred ruler, the Ooni, is still revered as the descendant of the original creator gods.

Made of 100% "Bronze" Brass, copper Alloy.

Model is W 8 – H 22 and weight 0.4 kg.