Dogon horseman - Dogon - Mali

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Dimitri André
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Selected by Dimitri André

Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

Estimate  € 250 - € 280
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Bronze sculpture from Mali by the Dogon people, titled Cavalier Dogon, a reproduction depicting five slender princely figures seated in a line on the back of a mythical calasso, with dimensions 40 × 8 × 35 cm, weight 12 kg, in excellent condition.

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Description from the seller

This magnificent sculpture, made using lost-wax casting, represents five slender figures, identified as princes, sons of the king. They are depicted seated in single file on the back of a mythical animal of the Dogon country, known by the name Calasso. The object is distinguished by an ancient, textured patina.

This magnificent sculpture, made using lost-wax casting, represents five slender figures, identified as princes, sons of the king. They are depicted seated in single file on the back of a mythical animal of the Dogon country, known by the name Calasso. The object is distinguished by an ancient, textured patina.

Details

Indigenous object name
Dogon horseman
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Dogon
Country of Origin
Mali
Material
Bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
35 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
8 cm
Weight
12 kg
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
FranceVerified
35
Objects sold
88.89%
Private

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