Lot no. 100
BAGIRMI, south-east of Lake Chad.
Carved and engraved wood, dark patina.
Rare old equestrian figure of a rider on a stylised horse. The rider is a hieratic figure, with square shoulders in line, short arms at right angles, and an almost spherical head with a face separated by a prominent nose.
Height: 36 cm.
Minor chips.
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Pictures credits: Contact organization
African, American and Oceanic Art
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