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Figure
Figure
Figure
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAfrica

Figure

NameFigure
CultureBambara
Dateca. 1965
Place madeMali, Africa
Mediummetal
Dimensionsoverall: 24.8 CM H X 25 CM L X 15 CM W
Credit LineGift of the Girard Foundation Collection
Object numberA.1981.42.113
DescriptionForged black iron. Corroded. Rider has long thin angular face. The top of his head is curled back. Curled right hand, holds raised spear. Left arm has bridle. Body elongated, legs mis-shapen and curled. Mount resembles a horse.
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