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Description : ** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to the Anthony Quinn Foundation, whose mission is to advocate for the important role arts education plays in personal development and in the overall improvement of social, economic and cultural systems. Learn more at aqfoundation.org ** West Africa, Central Mali, Dogon peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A dynamic cast-brass sculpture of a warrior or elite figure upon a horse, rendered in a detailed and stylized manner. The horse rears up on his hind legs which are balanced on a ring base, and the body is adorned with an ornate bridle and breast collar, the back is incised to create a textured saddle blanket. The elite rider is cast separately - his legs delineated to straddle the horse's back upon a saddle complete with a back rest and saddle horn. This warrior figure wears an elaborate headdress, with full beard and holds a spear aloft in one arm. Horses and horse ownership symbolized status, wealth, and power for the Dogon people, and equestrian warriors were highly revered among the Dogon and artwork incorporating horses and riders were meant to depict powerful men, or mythological figures, such as the primordial spirits known as Nommo. Size: 11.3 L x 4.5 W x 12.75 H (28.7 cm x 11.4 cm x 32.4 cm), 13.625 H (34.6 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: ex-private collection of actor Anthony Quinn and his wife Katherine, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA acquired prior to 2000 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #169129
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