Dogon zoomorphic rider on horse Mali, African carving Start Price USD 1,400.00 Current Price USD 1,400.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, May 08, 2008 End Time Sunday, May 18, 2008 Location Denver, CO See more about 'Dogon zoomorphic rider on horse Mali, African carving' Description Dogon zoomorphic rider on horse Mali, African Carving Type of Object: zoomorphic rider on horse. Ethnic Group: Dogon Country of Origin: Mali Materials: Wood Approximate Age: Unknown Dimensions: Height is 28 inches. Overall Condition: Good Damage, Repair: None Provenance: None Additional Information: A splendid piece with encrusted patina. Wood is dense and heavy. Creature has a pangolin-like skin and an elongated snout face. According to the Metropolitan Museum of ART's ART OF THE DOGON-SELECTIONS FROM THE LESTER WONDERMAN COLLECTION (which has an outstanding Dogon horse and rider on the cover,) "Dogon figures depicting horses and riders reflect the prestige and power surrounding an animal that has been associated with royalty since horses were introduced to West Africa more than a thousand years ago." "Dogon equestrian figures are most often identified as images of the HOGON, since in Dogon society horses are a luxury generally reserved for rich an powerful people" Horses appear in Dogon mythology about the creation of the world, and the horse has been interpreted as a blacksmith who represents NOMMO, or other mythological beings. According to DOGON CLIFF DWELLERS, by Imperato (which I am selling on eBay) the horse was the first animal to leave the ark, in Dogon mythology, and symbolize chieftanship, power, and wealth. Recommended Reading: For more information on the Dogon, see Laude's AFRICAN ART OF THE DOGON.**W3013** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. SquareTrade © AP6.0 PesaMember Place a Bid!