Dogon, Mali: four metal objects of the Dogon, made of brass/bronze, executed with ‘waste mould’ casting: two riders, a double figure, a hairpin, with a monkey.
1: A bearded rider in the saddle, on a decorated horse. He holds the reins in his left hand, and a lance in his right hand. An old small sculpture in typical Dogon style, made of brass-bronze, executed with ‘waste mould’ casting.
Height: 12.5 cm; length: 10.5 cm.

2: Another bearded rider in the saddle, on a decorated horse. The rider wears upper arm bracelets and holds the reins of his horse with both hands.
Height: 11 cm; length: 10.2 cm. 3: A small double figure. Two people sit behind each other, both looking to the left. The figure sitting at the front is a woman. Behind her sits a man with beard.
Height: 5.8 cm; width: 3.8 cm.
4: A long, round hairpin, crowned with the seated figure of a monkey. The monkey figure is astoundingly life-like and realistically carved. Length: 25.4 cm.

Early 20th century. All the objects in the present mixed lot have no substantial casting defects or other damage. (ME)

Provenance: South African private collection.

Lit.: ‘Dogon’ by Hélène Leloup, ill. 144, 168 (the rider figures).