Lobi Equestrian Figure with Shield
Product ID: A0700-145
$795.00
About this piece
The rider holds up a round shield as if the afternoon were going badly.
Lobi metalworkers of Burkina Faso, West Africa, cast this equestrian figure with a shield in bronze in the 20th century. Horse and rider figures in the region are commonly associated with protection and prestige. The rider has a large circular shield held before him, while the horse is built of slender, tubular limbs and a looping neck. Brass-colored feet add a bright accent. The patina is a dark, smoky brown.
About four inches tall. A lean little cavalry unit.
