Dogon Style Horse and Rider Bronze Figures Mali MATTER COLLECTION

A dynamic and sculptural cast bronze figure depicting a mounted rider atop a rearing horse, rendered in an elongated, expressive style inspired by the traditions of the Dogon peoples of Mali. The rider raises a staff or spear overhead.

The piece features exaggerated proportions—particularly the long, attenuated legs of the horse—creating a sense of height and motion that is characteristic of Dogon-influenced aesthetics. It is mounted on an openwork bronze base and presented on a wooden plinth, giving it both visual lift and stability for display.

While not an antique tribal artifact, this sculpture reflects the enduring influence of West African design and makes a striking decorative object with strong cultural resonance.

The rider is loose from the horse.

Provenance: Matter Collection

From the collection of Margie and Phil Matter. Margie lived in South Africa, and later she and her husband Phil opened a gallery in Tucson. Everything in this collection was in their home for more than thirty years. Africa Direct recently bought the collection; at 95, Margie wants to share the things she has loved so much.

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