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Djenne Bronze Sculpture of a Man and a Horse - PF.5271
Origin: Central Mali
Circa: 12
th
Century AD
to 16
th
Century AD
Dimensions:
3.75" (9.5cm) high
x 4.5" (11.4cm) wide
Collection: African Art
Style: Djenne
Medium: Bronze
£6,000.00
Location: UAE
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With knees bent the figure stands against a
horse, while holding onto the bridle with the
right hand and a large staff with the left. This
unusal posture may be the sculptor's method of
depicting more than one perspective, showing
the person both riding and walking along side at
the same time. Or, the figure may be a woman
riding side-saddle. The gentleness of the
individual's face, elongated head and softly
modelled features, gives the entire sculpture a
calm, pastoral feeling. Horses were rare and
highly valuted possessions, owned only by
wealthy chiefs and noblemen. However, this may
be a donkey or mule, and therefore less
prestigious, but not less useful. Holes at the
base suggests items were hung from it such as
tassels or other ornaments;while the loop at
back made it possible for the object to be worn-
- most likely by someone of importance.
- (PF.5271)
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