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Dogon sculpture of the horse and rider depict the prestige and power surrounding an animal that has been associated with these qualities since it was introduced into West Africa more than a thousand years ago. In Dogon society, horses were generally considered a luxury reserved for the rich and powerful people. In Dogon beliefs the horse and rider figures are seen as mythological symbol of the seventh Nommo. According to Dogon history the Nommo, of which there are eight, are the forefathers of the entire dogon race. After the sacrifice of the fifth Nommo and the scattering of his dismembered body across the earth, the seventh Nommo descended from the heavens. This was the blacksmith, who brought to earth the ancestors of human beings, animals, grains and technology. Upon landing the rider, the seventh Nommo disembarked from the ark on horseback. It is believed that the horse was the very first animal to inhabitate the earth. Hence the horse motif is found throughout Dogon art.
Made of 100% wood.
Model is W 32 - H 50 and weight 3 kg.
Dogon sculpture of the horse and rider depict the prestige and power surrounding an animal that has been associated with these qualities since it was introduced into West Africa more than a thousand years ago. In Dogon society, horses were generally considered a luxury reserved for the rich and powerful people. In Dogon beliefs the horse and rider figures are seen as mythological symbol of the seventh Nommo. According to Dogon history the Nommo, of which there are eight, are the forefathers of the entire dogon race. After the sacrifice of the fifth Nommo and the scattering of his dismembered body across the earth, the seventh Nommo descended from the heavens. This was the blacksmith, who brought to earth the ancestors of human beings, animals, grains and technology. Upon landing the rider, the seventh Nommo disembarked from the ark on horseback. It is believed that the horse was the very first animal to inhabitate the earth. Hence the horse motif is found throughout Dogon art.
Made of 100% wood.
Model is W 55 - H 60 and weight 8 kg.
Dogon ceremonial pot with seated nommo figure on the lid. A beautifully carved monumental container that was used to hold food consumed during the investment rituals of Dogon religious and political leaders known as hogon. Hogon are the high priests of the cult of Lebe, the first Dogon ancestor to die, whose body was miraculously transformed into a snake after his death. Associated with regeneration and renewal, the cult is charged with maintaining the earth’s fertility and ensuring the protection and well-being of Dogon society.
Made of 100% wood.
Model is W 19 - H 50 and weight 2.6 kg.
