Cavalier. - Soninké/ Djenné - Mali

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Bronze Cavalier figurine from Mali, of Soninké/Djenné origin, dating to the mid-20th century, 11 cm high, 2 cm wide, 10 cm deep, weighs 270 g, provenance Collection privée, in good condition, sold without a stand, with a lance featuring a time-worn blade and a well-used patina.

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A figurine of a rider holding a lance with a blade dulled by time. However, the presence of prominent breasts and braided hair may suggest an 'amazon.'
The horse is small because the peoples of the Inner Niger Delta raised and rode ponies before the arrival of Arab horses, which followed the region's conquest by the Fulani.
Beautiful patina from use.
Registered Colissimo shipment.

A figurine of a rider holding a lance with a blade dulled by time. However, the presence of prominent breasts and braided hair may suggest an 'amazon.'
The horse is small because the peoples of the Inner Niger Delta raised and rode ponies before the arrival of Arab horses, which followed the region's conquest by the Fulani.
Beautiful patina from use.
Registered Colissimo shipment.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Soninké/ Djenné
Country of Origin
Mali
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Cavalier.
Height
11 cm
Width
2 cm
Depth
10 cm
Weight
270 g
Provenance
Private collection
Sold by
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Objects sold
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