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African Tribal Art Dancer's Horse

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Item Details

Description

Dogon people, Mali. An uncommon find, a horse resembling a child's toy but is in fact a horse used by a dancer in a village ceremony. Wood, metal, horse hair. 40" H, 49" H with custom-made steel stand.

This authentic African Tribal Sculpture has been examined by Near Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and is approximately 135 years old. A certificate of the examination will accompany the artwork.

Private collection, Massachusetts; Private collection, Ivory Coast.

Condition

very good
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African Tribal Art Dancer's Horse

Name: African Tribal Art Dancer's Horse
SKU: 87419652
Price: 1400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,200 - $3,500

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Starting Price $1,200

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