Lying cavalier with arms raised - Dogon - Mali

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Description from the seller

Cavalier Dogon - Wood - Mali - 46 cm long.

Representation of a rider on a double mount.
He is leaning backward with his arms raised in the manner of the Tellem.
The animals show two large heads as well as the two very straight rows of legs.
The wood is dense and dark.
The whole weighs nearly 4 kg.
The condition is correct, the end of the tail is missing, and the right forearm has been repaired. The rest is in good condition.
Original object originating from the Bandiagara region.

Cavalier Dogon - Wood - Mali - 46 cm long.

Representation of a rider on a double mount.
He is leaning backward with his arms raised in the manner of the Tellem.
The animals show two large heads as well as the two very straight rows of legs.
The wood is dense and dark.
The whole weighs nearly 4 kg.
The condition is correct, the end of the tail is missing, and the right forearm has been repaired. The rest is in good condition.
Original object originating from the Bandiagara region.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Dogon
Country of Origin
Mali
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Lying cavalier with arms raised
Height
20 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
46 cm
Weight
4 kg
Provenance
Private collection
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