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Earth & Nature: African Masks & Sculptures

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Stylized rider figure representing an important mounted person, often sculpted in bronze or brass according to Yoruba tradition.

The figure generally bears attributes of power (conical headdress, weapons or a ritual staff) and adopts a hieratic posture.

The horse, a symbol of prestige, is rendered in a compact and geometric style, typical of African foundries using the lost-wax casting technique.

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Figure de cavalier stylisée représentant un personnage important monté à cheval, souvent sculptée en bronze ou en laiton selon la tradition yoruba. 

Le personnage porte en général des attributs de pouvoir (coiffe conique, armes ou bâton rituel) et adopte une posture hiératique. 

Le cheval, symbole de prestige, est rendu de manière compacte et géométrique, typique des fonderies africaines utilisant la technique de la cire perdue.

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Cavalier OGBONI / YORUBA - Sculpture - Nigeria

Bronze - Excellent condition

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Bronze sculpture 'Cavalier OGBONI / YORUBA', a stylised rider on horseback from Nigeria in the Yoruba tradition, cast in lost-wax bronze, unsigned, in excellent condition, 51 cm high, 28 cm wide, 10 cm deep, sold without a stand.

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Bronze sculpture 'Cavalier OGBONI / YORUBA', a stylised rider on horseback from Nigeria in the Yoruba tradition, cast in lost-wax bronze, unsigned, in excellent condition, 51 cm high, 28 cm wide, 10 cm deep, sold without a stand.

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