Dogon horseman in bronze

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This statuette represents a bronze equestrian figure (a rider on a stylized mount), characteristic of traditional West African art (often originating from cultures such as the Dogon of Mali or the bronze-working peoples of the region). Material and technique: Made of copper alloy or bronze using the ancient lost-wax casting technique. Style: Very slender and geometric forms, with a rider wearing a pointed cap and a mount with slender, elongated legs. Meaning: In local cosmology (particularly among the Dogon), the rider symbolizes power, the founding ancestor, or the nommo (spirit of creation). Cultural symbolism: The Rider (Lébé): In Dogon culture, the horse is a rare and prestigious animal. The rider often represents the Hogon (the spiritual and religious leader) or a primordial mythical ancestor. Power: This figure symbolizes strength, authority, prestige, and the sacred link between the human world and the divine world. Dogon stylistic characteristics visible here: Verticality and elongation: The rider's torso and the mount's neck are very elongated. This is a classic hallmark of Dogon aesthetics. Ovated head: The stylized face with a pointed nose and a pointed headdress is typical of representations from this region of Mali. Scarification details: The small, round reliefs visible on the torso or neck often simulate ritual motifs or adornments. Patina: soft and textured

Color Brown
Material Bronze

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