A fine early Dogon bronze equestrian pendant. Note the multi layered excavated verdigris surface patina.
Cast in flat relief, the rider sits on his horse holding a staff in one hand and the reins in the other.
Ex France Collection.
Estimated Period: Difficult to tell, has all the indications from surface patina and style of a piece dating to the 19th Century. Safely early 20th Century
H: 10 cm (Excluding Stand)
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