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Yoruba rider, Benin or Nigeria

Name: Yoruba rider, Benin or Nigeria
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: A8WMHGKRW1
Price: 500 EUR
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500 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Statue depicting a figure riding a horse. In one hand, he carries a rifle; in the other, he holds the reindeer and a flycatcher, which also rests on his shoulder. His posture is upright and proud. With his attributes, he represents the ancestral figure of a high dignitary or king. Horses were rare and reserved for the nobility or the sovereign. The horse is equipped with stirrups, saddle and harness.
This type of statue was destined for an altar.
Yoruba people, Nigeria or Benin.
Wood with very fine honey-colored patina, cracks.
Height: 19.5 cm
Circa 1930
Provenance: Norbert Boutet Collection

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Additional Information

Condition	As is
Ethnic group	Yoruba - Yorouba
Style	Tribal Art (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity 20th century)
Country of origin	Benin
Height (cm)	19.5