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Mossi rider - bronze, technique of lost wax - Burkina Faso - 20th century
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Mossi rider - bronze, technique of lost wax - Burkina Faso - 20th century

Beautiful and imposing Mossi rider - unique piece in solid bronze made according to the ancient method of lost-wax. This Mossi rider wielding a sword in his right hand while the left holds the reins of the proudly prancing horse, up on his back legs. Very nice copy, very well created. It is a unique piece. Features: Ethnic group: Mossi Country of origin: Burkina Faso. Materials : African bronze - technique of lost wax. Condition: good general condition, note that the tip of the sword isn’t sharp anymore, not important. Dimensions: Height: approx. 45.5 cm Width of the tail of the horse to his nose: approximately 32 cm Weight: Approx. 3 kg Very nice piece, work of quality. Beautiful collector’s item! -The photos are an integral part of the description. Please see the numerous photos above. - Carefully packed. Fast and secure registered shipping via Colissimo

No. 20490013

Sold
Mossi rider - bronze, technique of lost wax - Burkina Faso - 20th century

Mossi rider - bronze, technique of lost wax - Burkina Faso - 20th century

Beautiful and imposing Mossi rider - unique piece in solid bronze made according to the ancient method of lost-wax.

This Mossi rider wielding a sword in his right hand while the left holds the reins of the proudly prancing horse, up on his back legs.

Very nice copy, very well created.
It is a unique piece.

Features:

Ethnic group: Mossi
Country of origin: Burkina Faso.
Materials : African bronze - technique of lost wax.


Condition: good general condition, note that the tip of the sword isn’t sharp anymore, not important.

Dimensions:

Height: approx. 45.5 cm
Width of the tail of the horse to his nose: approximately 32 cm
Weight: Approx. 3 kg

Very nice piece, work of quality. Beautiful collector’s item!

-The photos are an integral part of the description. Please see the numerous photos above.

- Carefully packed. Fast and secure registered shipping via Colissimo

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