Beautiful bronze equestrian figure / hairpin from the Dogon tribe of Mali. Equestrian figures express status, prestige, and power. They bring honor to the ancestors. Although rare, horsemen as an icon have existed for 1000 years. Horsemen could be a supreme officeholder (Hogon), emissary from a distant land, or a warrior.

Provenance: former private German collection.




Object

Equestrian figure / Hair pin



Ethnic group:

Dogon



Country:

Mali



Material:

Bronze



Estimated period:

Mid 20th century



Sold with stand:

No



Dimensions:

20x3x1 cm



Weight:

40 gram



Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $80.00

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