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An African Iron Horse Mounted Warrior – BAMANA browse these categories for related items... All Items: Vintage Arts:Regional Art:African:Sculpture: Pre 1940: item # 965712 Please refer to our stock # ICHI 215 when inquiring.
Ichiban Japanese & Oriental Antiques Post Office Box 395 Marion, CT 06444-0395 203.272.7392 Guest Book 225.00 |
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This is a rather abstract forged iron figure of a warrior brandishing a spear while riding on a horse. All the details are in cut out and/or coiled lines – yet the spirit of the warrior is quite distinct. These forged iron figures exhibit the technical skill and artistry that Bamana tribe blacksmiths in Mali brought to their work. They would do the smelting to get the iron from iron ore, then heat and hammer out both the tools and weapons used and the important ritual objects. This piece measures 9 ½” long by 9” high and is 4” wide at the arms. It is in excellent condition with fine patina a areas of light rust. We date it to the early 20th century. As long as you are checking out this item at auction, we invite you to take a look at our 1,000 + Asian Antiques items at ichibanantiques.com. |
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