Equestrian figure - Dogon - Mali
The rider in African Dogon art
Horsemen or equestrian figures are present in the artistic corpus of several ethnic groups in Africa. The horse is a totemic animal among the Dogon. It is also reserved for individuals of high rank. From one region to another, there are stylistic variations in the statuary of the ethnic group. Beautiful patina smooth and almost black.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection France
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The rider in African Dogon art
Horsemen or equestrian figures are present in the artistic corpus of several ethnic groups in Africa. The horse is a totemic animal among the Dogon. It is also reserved for individuals of high rank. From one region to another, there are stylistic variations in the statuary of the ethnic group. Beautiful patina smooth and almost black.