A set of two lovely fragmentary heads of ancient statuettes, one in the characteristic n'duleri style, another wearing a "beret-like" headdress made of sacrificial material, and a statuette.
Dogon, Mali
Wood, visible chips, old cracks, sacrificial material, beautiful old sacrificial and wear patina.
H.:18.5cm (statuette); 8 and 10cm (heads)

Provenance: 
Jacques Viault Collection, acquired from Sanga
Live Thursday 28 November 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 20

A set of two lovely fragmentary heads of ancient statuettes, one in the characteristic n'duleri style, another wearing a "beret-like" headdress made of sacrificial material, and a statuette. Dogon, Mali Wood, visible chips, old cracks, sacrificial material, beautiful old sacrificial and wear patina. H.:18.5cm (statuette); 8 and 10cm (heads) Provenance: Jacques Viault Collection, acquired from Sanga

Estimate
€600 - €800
Result
€715
Buyer's premium
30%
A set of two lovely fragmentary heads of ancient statuettes, one in the characteristic n'duleri style, another wearing a "beret-like" headdress made of sacrificial material, and a statuette. Dogon, Mali Wood, visible chips, old cracks, sacrificial material, beautiful old sacrificial and wear patina. H.:18.5cm (statuette); 8 and 10cm (heads) Provenance: Jacques Viault Collection, acquired from Sanga
Sale Thursday 28 November 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris