Cavalier OGBONI / YORUBA - Sculpture - Nigeria

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€ 80
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Julien Gauthier
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Estimate  € 170 - € 200
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€80
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€77
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€62

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Cavalier OGBONI / YORUBA, a bronze sculpture from Nigeria depicting a Yoruba cavalier on horseback, unsigned and in excellent condition, with dimensions 51 cm high, 28 cm wide and 10 cm deep.

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Description from the seller

Description:

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.

Description:

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.

Details

Era
After 2000
Country of origin
Nigeria
Material
Bronze
Title of artwork
Cavalier OGBONI / YORUBA
Signature
Not signed
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
51 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
10 cm
FranceVerified
14470
Objects sold
100%
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