Talisman - Dogon - Mali - horse rider amulett

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Bronze horse rider amulet from the Dogon culture in Mali, with provenance from a former Munich dealer, measuring about 9 cm in length and 8.5 cm in height and weighing 0.07 kg, in good used condition.

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Description from the seller

a very fine bronze figure of a horse rider / warrior - most likely from the Dogon of Mali.
Traces of long handling and use as a talisman/amulet.

From the former collection of a renown dealer in African and Oceanic arts from Munich, Germany (provenance will be provided to the buyer).

Lenght approx. 9cm / height 8.5cm



a very fine bronze figure of a horse rider / warrior - most likely from the Dogon of Mali.
Traces of long handling and use as a talisman/amulet.

From the former collection of a renown dealer in African and Oceanic arts from Munich, Germany (provenance will be provided to the buyer).

Lenght approx. 9cm / height 8.5cm



Details

Era
1900-2000
Metal
Bronze
Total weight
0.07 kg
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Ethnic group/culture
Dogon
Country of origin
Mali
Sold with stand
No
Title additional information
horse rider amulett
Width
9 cm
Length
8.5 cm
AustriaVerified
245
Objects sold
100%
Private

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