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Horserider Figurine, Bronze – Mali
Miniature horseman bronze figure of a horse and rider. A strong symbolic figurine implying power and status among the Dogon people. Similar to amulets worn around the neck and ankles by the Dogon, they believe to bring good luck or blessings of the gods. They were mostly worn as pendants or bracelets, and represent a source of spiritual strength for their owners. The Dogon place these figurines depicting men and women on many different kinds of altars, most of which are dedicated to ancestors, either real or mythical. Although rare, horsemen as icon have existed for 1000 years in Mali.
Some depict a hogon, the supreme officeholder, a semi-divine leader of great wisdom, or even a mythological emissary from a distant land.
Made of 100% Bronze, copper alloy.
Model is W 12 – H 18 and weight 0.3 kg.
Description
Miniature horseman bronze figure of a horse and rider. A strong symbolic figurine implying power and status among the Dogon people. Similar to amulets worn around the neck and ankles by the Dogon, they believe to bring good luck or blessings of the gods. They were mostly worn as pendants or bracelets, and represent a source of spiritual strength for their owners. The Dogon place these figurines depicting men and women on many different kinds of altars, most of which are dedicated to ancestors, either real or mythical. Although rare, horsemen as icon have existed for 1000 years in Mali.
Some depict a hogon, the supreme officeholder, a semi-divine leader of great wisdom, or even a mythological emissary from a distant land.
The piece is a testament to the skilled artistry of the Dogon metalsmiths.The predominant method employed by the Dogon in creating objects of bronze such as this one is called “lost-wax casting, and each piece is unique.
Additional information
Weight | 0.3 kg |
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Dimensions | 12 × 18 cm |
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