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Description : African Tribal Art: Bamana People, Mali: Equestrian Figure, Early/Mid 20th Century. Carved wood, natural spun-fiber string. In Bamana society, Horses were considered a luxury reserved for rich or powerful people. Equestrian figures depict the power surrounding the animal that has been associated with these qualities since it was introduced into West Africa more than a thousand years ago. Such figures would be kept as display pieces in a diviner's or priest's shrine, as symbols of luxury, good taste and prestige.
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About the lot N° 52
Title : Bamana Equestrian Figure
Size : 32H x 14W x 7.5D
Provenance : Private collection.
Notes : This lot is being sold subject to a confidential reserve price.
Condition report : Good condition with tribal repairs on (both arms wrapped in cord) and desiccation cracks on the base. Please inspect the photos and videos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot. ***VIDEO: To see a 3D video of this item, copy and paste the link below into your search browser: https://youtu.be/q2pcNazMfgE
500 Gallery, auctioneer, Franklin, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : African Tribal Art Heirloom Collection
Sale date : 04 Nov 2020 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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