Dogon metal horse figure - Figure - Mali
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Description from the seller
The intimate format of this two-dimensional pendant suggests that it was worn on the body as a talisman. Such personal embellishments were crafted to respond to the specific needs of a patron. Concerns ranged from help with conceiving children to gaining political influence. The pendant’s cost was proportionate to the scale of the owner’s request and the complexity of the metal casting. Associated with power and prestige, horses were present in the southern Sahara by the first millennium B.C.E. Bred in the region by the fourteenth century, horses continued to be imported in large numbers, and at great expense, from northern Africa and Bilad al-Sham (the eastern Mediterranean)
Provenance: Loed van Bussel, Amsterdam 1994
Seller's Story
Montagut Gallery
Gallery specializing in African tribal art
Montagut Gallery is a gallery specializing in African tribal art, a space devoted to exploring and celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the African continent. Founded in 1990 in Barcelona, the gallery has been a beacon for lovers of tribal art, thanks to the drive and passion of Guilhem Montagut.
Guided by his deep interest in tribal art, Guilhem Montagut immersed himself in this fascinating world through the influence of Rachel Montagut, pioneer and visionary in the world of African tribal art, founder and prominent gallerist. Since then, the gallery has remained true to its mission of spreading the beauty and importance of African art on the international art scene.
Montagut Gallery’s presence extends beyond the borders of Barcelona, actively participating in world-renowned fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht, Brafa Art Fair, Paris Tribal, Parcours des Mondes, and FAB.
The gallery is dedicated to organizing multidisciplinary exhibitions that dialogue and juxtapose African art with other artistic languages, creating a space for cultural exchange and reflection. Its aim is to raise awareness and help people understand that African art is not only a unique cultural expression but also an integral and indispensable part of the world’s art history heritage.
Translated by Google TranslateThe intimate format of this two-dimensional pendant suggests that it was worn on the body as a talisman. Such personal embellishments were crafted to respond to the specific needs of a patron. Concerns ranged from help with conceiving children to gaining political influence. The pendant’s cost was proportionate to the scale of the owner’s request and the complexity of the metal casting. Associated with power and prestige, horses were present in the southern Sahara by the first millennium B.C.E. Bred in the region by the fourteenth century, horses continued to be imported in large numbers, and at great expense, from northern Africa and Bilad al-Sham (the eastern Mediterranean)
Provenance: Loed van Bussel, Amsterdam 1994
Seller's Story
Montagut Gallery
Gallery specializing in African tribal art
Montagut Gallery is a gallery specializing in African tribal art, a space devoted to exploring and celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the African continent. Founded in 1990 in Barcelona, the gallery has been a beacon for lovers of tribal art, thanks to the drive and passion of Guilhem Montagut.
Guided by his deep interest in tribal art, Guilhem Montagut immersed himself in this fascinating world through the influence of Rachel Montagut, pioneer and visionary in the world of African tribal art, founder and prominent gallerist. Since then, the gallery has remained true to its mission of spreading the beauty and importance of African art on the international art scene.
Montagut Gallery’s presence extends beyond the borders of Barcelona, actively participating in world-renowned fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht, Brafa Art Fair, Paris Tribal, Parcours des Mondes, and FAB.
The gallery is dedicated to organizing multidisciplinary exhibitions that dialogue and juxtapose African art with other artistic languages, creating a space for cultural exchange and reflection. Its aim is to raise awareness and help people understand that African art is not only a unique cultural expression but also an integral and indispensable part of the world’s art history heritage.
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Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Title
Dogon metal horse figure
Country of origin
Mali
Material
Metal
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
3 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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