Stylized figure of rider on horse, wood stained with black pigment, some patination.

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Equestrian Figure for Divination

MakerArtist unknown, Senufo Artist or Mali

Datelate 20th century

Place of originCôte d'Ivoire, Africa

Place of originMali, Africa

MediumWood

Dimensions8 1/2 × 7 1/2 × 2 7/8 in. (21.6 × 19.1 × 7.3 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineMuseum purchase, with funds from the Caroline Julier and James G. Richardson Acquisition Fund

Object number2016.31

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionStylized figure of rider on horse, wood stained with black pigment, some patination.

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