Senufo Horseman Equestrian Figure Antiqu African Statue

A Splendid Old Senufo Horseman Diviner's Equestrian Figure Divination Statue
Antique African Art - Tribal Sculpture - Mali to Cote d'Ivoire

Collected from the: Senufo peoples of Mali, West Africa
Material: Hardwood, pigment, skin oil
Period: Early to mid 20th century
Dimensions: 11.75" height, 8" length, 3.5" width; weight is 1.25 pounds
Condition: Excellent. From a private Houston collection, exquisite signs of age, surface condition and patinated wear proclaim authentic tribal use. Front half of spear tip was lost early on, judging by the patina on the exposed wood. Beautifully burnished surface along the shoulders, outer arms, neck, crown and both noses indicative of frequent handling.

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