ELEGANT DOGON Hand-Forged Iron Horseman with Spear-Mali

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DOGON HAND-FORGED IRON "FER NOIR" HORSEMAN Dogon People - MALI Origin : Dogon People - MALI Age : Late 20th century Materials : Iron Condition : Good Length : 7 1/4 inches (18,5 cm) Width : 2 inches (5 cm) Height : 7 1/2 inches (19 cm) Ethnographic Context The Dogon inhabit the Bandiagara cliffs, an extremely imposing setting in a very bare and austere environment. They are one of the very few existing ethnic groups to have remained the closest to their ancestral traditions both in artistic expression as well as in ceremonial practice. Ironsmiths form an exclusive caste and are set apart for their special skills. Forged iron figures exhibit the technical skill and artistry of the Dogon ironsmiths. Iron would be obtained from from iron ore through smelting, then through heating the object would be hammered out in order to obtain the desired shape. The ironsmith would create the tools and weapons used as well as important ritual/ceremonial objects. Item Description A graceful Dogon hand-forged iron horseman. Extremely elegantly shaped, the style is characteristic of the Dogon style of ironsmithing displaying linear and abstract lines combined with wonderful curvilinear shapes. Traditional Dogon features are displayed: cowrie-shaped eyes, arrow-shaped nose, linear mouth; the figure wears a beard as well as a Dogon peaked cap, he holds a spear in his left hand and bridle in the left. The wonderfully executed horse stands with legs set apart and is adorned with a full-curve tail. Iron-smithing is a skilled craft carried out by an exclusive caste the " forgeron ", he is also the carver of ritual masks. A wonderful piece ! Please feel free to address any inquiries that you may have. Buy with confidence ! NOTE : * KINDLY INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER WITH YOUR ADDRESS AS THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED BY THE POSTAL SERVICE. * IT IS MY PLEASURE TO OFFER COMBINED SHIPPING ON ANY NUMBER OF ITEMS THAT YOU MAY ACQUIRE FROM ME. Payment Options 1. Payment via MONEY ORDER or BANK DRAFT . 2. Payment via PERSONAL CHEQUE . 3. Payment with Visa or Mastercard via PayPal (no extra char ge) Click for PAYPAL Shipping Information âe¢ I ship via a secure and economical method to get your item to you as fast as possible, at the lowest cost. âe¢ All Customers pay exact Shipping/Handling costs. âe¢ Duties/taxes if and w applicable, will be the sole responsibility of the Buyer. âe¢ Insurance is optional. Items will only be insured at Buyer's request. I will not assume responsibility for for lost, stolen or damaged items. Auction Policy The items described and up for auction are to the very best of my expertise and educated knowledge guaranteed to be authentic such as they are presented. Should you have ANY questions with regards to condition, age, authenticity, or anything else, please email prior to bidding, all questions will be answered with pleasure to the best of my ability and capacity. Please place your bid only if you are serious about buying the item. Please note that our antique and old pieces will have imperfections, chips, age cracks and other minor irregularities. The item purchased by the buyer is money-back guaranteed to be authentic as described in this auction. The buyer has ten (10) days upon receipt of the item to validate its authenticity. Only when, and w provenance is known and authentic will it be provided. THANK YOU! read more

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