Artist:Akan
Medium: Cast brass
Geograhical Locations:
Dates:19th century
Dimensions: 3 x 2 1/4 in. (7.6 x 5.7 cm)
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Accession Number: 81.168.1
Image: 81.168.1_PS6.jpg,
Catalogue Description: Brass figure of a horse and rider, cast by the lost wax method. The horse's back dips in the center and its tail is long and full. It wears a bridle and the rider holds the reins. It has pointed ears and small round notched eyes. The front legs are bent with hooves turned up. The back legs are straight. The rider's coiffure is composed of small round circles in relief, and his features are clearly indicated. CONDITION: Excellent. Mounted on a modern plexi stand.