Description : African art. Tellem, Mali. Stiff collar made of twisted iron. Notable patina and obvious signs of use. Magnificent antique iron collar forged, twisted, and engraved in geometric patterns by a Tellem smith, an ancient population of Mali and Burkina Faso. A very similar specimen can be found in tab 333 of the comprehensive volume Art of the Dogon written by Jan Baptist Bedaux, Bedaux Art Editions, Brussels, 2012. Cm 15,50 x 18,00 x 1,00.
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About the lot N° 187 Title : Stiff Collar Made Of Twisted Iron, Period : 2012 Size : Cm 15,50 x 18,00 x 1,00