No. 83234223

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Statue - Horse rider sculpture with shield - Nommo - Dogon - Mali  (No Reserve Price)
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Statue - Horse rider sculpture with shield - Nommo - Dogon - Mali (No Reserve Price)

Welcome to my auction! Today you're bidding on an unique, original and hand-crafted masterpiece. This artefact has received particular attention to detail by its maker, a Malian craftsman or "artisan". It was gifted to me during my stay in the Djenné region in Mali. This statue is a Dogon ancestor/shepherd with a shield, riding a horse, mystical animal of the Dogon culture. It has always been stored inside a glass showcase. MATERIAL: African bronze. Lost-wax casting process, dark brown/yellowish patina. PROVENANCE: Private collection, originally from the Djenné region, in Mali (collected in situ). SPECS: 18 cm height, 16 cm width. About 730 g. Insured shipping with Track & Trace. FAIR shipping costs via UPS!

No. 83234223

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Statue - Horse rider sculpture with shield - Nommo - Dogon - Mali  (No Reserve Price)

Statue - Horse rider sculpture with shield - Nommo - Dogon - Mali (No Reserve Price)

Welcome to my auction!
Today you're bidding on an unique, original and hand-crafted masterpiece.
This artefact has received particular attention to detail by its maker, a Malian craftsman or "artisan". It was gifted to me during my stay in the Djenné region in Mali.
This statue is a Dogon ancestor/shepherd with a shield, riding a horse, mystical animal of the Dogon culture. It has always been stored inside a glass showcase.

MATERIAL: African bronze. Lost-wax casting process, dark brown/yellowish patina.
PROVENANCE: Private collection, originally from the Djenné region, in Mali (collected in situ).
SPECS: 18 cm height, 16 cm width. About 730 g.

Insured shipping with Track & Trace. FAIR shipping costs via UPS!

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