Dogon Lid with Equestrian Group, Mali
height 16in (41cm)
the oval, domed lid with incised geometric design supporting a horse and rider, the horse with indigenous repairs and enlarged head with upward pointed ears, the figure with an elongated torso with herniated naval holding the horse gently on its mane with the other arm raised to his ear; fine varied dark brown encrusted patina.
Provenance:
Mort Lipkin, New York
Private Collection, New Jersey
Sold for
US$ 2,684
inc. premium
Category:
Ethnographic Art
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African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art
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