African Pottery Figure - Colonial Man Riding Horse
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**Originally Listed At $400**
West or South Africa, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An interesting pottery figure depicting an African man dressed in Colonial garb while riding atop a horse. Dozens of thin striations create the horse's fur as well as the texture of the man's jacket while remains of white pigment are visible on the man's bell-shaped hat. Size: 7.75" L x 3.6" W x 8.2" H (19.7 cm x 9.1 cm x 20.8 cm)
Provenance: ex-Royal Athena Galleries, New York City, New York, USA
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#180737
West or South Africa, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An interesting pottery figure depicting an African man dressed in Colonial garb while riding atop a horse. Dozens of thin striations create the horse's fur as well as the texture of the man's jacket while remains of white pigment are visible on the man's bell-shaped hat. Size: 7.75" L x 3.6" W x 8.2" H (19.7 cm x 9.1 cm x 20.8 cm)
Provenance: ex-Royal Athena Galleries, New York City, New York, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#180737
Condition
Repaired with small chips and light adhesive residue along break lines. Chips to horse and figure, with minor softening to finer details, and light earthen deposits. Interesting figural form.
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African Pottery Figure - Colonial Man Riding Horse
Estimate $400 - $600
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