Ogboni Bronze Horse Rider Size:13in X 37in X 59in skillfully handwoven

skillfully handwoven

This antique wooden Bete statue from Côte d'Ivoire features a seated man with a drum

making it a valuable artifact for collectors and enthusiasts of African art

capturing a moment of tenderness and care

The horns extending from the head may symbolize strength or spiritual power

Ogboni Bronze Horse Rider Size:13in X 37in X 59in skillfully handwovenOgboni Bronze Horse Rider 19th century This 19th century Ogboni bronze horse rider is a masterful representation of the artistic and spiritual traditions of the Ogboni society, a powerful Yoruba secret society in Nigeria. Crafted from bronze, the sculpture depicts a mounted rider in intricate detail, highlighting the significance of horses as symbols of power, status, and nobility within Yoruba culture. The rider, with a dignified posture, wears