YORUBA HORSEMAN 5, NIGERIA

               

Photographs © Tim Hamill

YORUBA
HORSEMAN 5
11" high
$500
SOLD

Figures were placed on altars in shrines or displayed at special ceremonies. Leaders and ancestors were often displayed on horseback to support their status as great warriors or leaders. several are depicted in colonial wear.

Despite its patina, this figure shows no evidence of age or use and was probably made to be sold.

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