Dogon Bronze Equestrian Figure, Based

A horse built of rods, a rider with a small bird or cup in hand.

This equestrian figure, based, is Dogon, from Mali, West Africa, and dates to the 20th century. It is bronze. Horse and rider groupings are a familiar theme in Dogon metalwork, often read as signs of status. The horse is formed of thin rods, with a high arched neck, long tail and tall straight legs. The rider sits upright toward the front, one hand raised, his legs dangling. The surface is rust brown. The whole stands on a black base. It is 6 inches wide, 2 deep and 7 high.

Lean, and well mounted.