Dogon horseman

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This piece is a patinated bronze tribal statuette depicting a figure perched on a massive mount, characteristic of traditional West African art (often associated with Dogon bronzes from Mali or Sahelian cultures). Origin and style: Attributed to West African statuary, this representation presents a marked stylistic contrast between the slender figure and the robust animal. Technique: Made of copper alloy (bronze or brass) using the ancient lost-wax casting technique, it features a brown patina and chiseled details. Symbolism: In Sahelian culture, figures of horsemen or figures on mounts symbolize prestige, spiritual protection, or stories related to ancestors and founding myths. Dogon Bronzes (Mali): Refinement and Stylization. Linear and slender aesthetic: The figures are characterized by very elongated, slender, and geometric limbs (like the statuette studied previously). Raw and textured appearance: The surfaces often retain a rough grain, visible casting marks, and an ochre or earthy patina that testifies to a strong connection with earth worship and family altars. Cosmological symbolism: The representations highlight mythical entities (such as the first primordial being Nommo or the Hogon) on stylized creatures (horses or buffaloes) with simplified forms.

Color Brown
Material Bronze

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