You're bidding on an unique, original and hand-crafted masterpiece. I guarantee that it is an original statue, crafted by an Malian "artisan". It shows a Dogon ancestor with a shield and a spear, 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, brown patina. PROVENANCE: Private collection, originally from the Djenné region, in Mali (collected in situ). SPECS: 18 cm height, 10 cm width. About 500 g. Insured shipping with Track & Trace. FREE shipping costs via UPS!