Crested Cavalier - Senufo

Horseman - Wood - Senoufo - Mali - 43 cm.

Beautiful horseman on his mount with a hieratic appearance.
The forms are very geometric and angular.
The rider with a prognathic face is seated arched, her long arms are hooked to the horse's head.
Her crest-like hairstyle descends to a point at the back.
The horse is schematic and tall-legged.
The overall piece is very aesthetic.
Beautiful dark patina, good condition.
Originates from the Fourou region in the south of the country.