Dogon Equestrian Figure with Pot

He carries a pot. Presumably there is a destination.

This equestrian figure comes from the Dogon of Mali, West Africa, cast in bronze, with no date given in the record. Horse and rider groups are a recurring theme in Dogon metalwork and are commonly associated with prestige. The rider here leans along the horse’s back, a round pot or head held beside him, and the animal’s long ears and muzzle stretch forward. Its four legs are thin posts. The brown metal is mottled with pale green.

About four inches tall. Quirky, a little lopsided, and better for it.