{"product_id":"dogon-style-horse-and-rider-bronze-figures-mali-matter-collection-154454","title":"Dogon Style Horse and Rider Bronze Figures Mali MATTER COLLECTION","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rider is loose from the horse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: Matter Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_36nu6_55\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" class=\"_ActivatorButton_36nu6_59\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_36nu6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_36nu6_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In): 24.5\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In): 18.0\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In): 5.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e154454\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 154000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51322686603559,"sku":"154454","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_4048_284eab8e-3a5b-4292-98dc-9e3c7c774820.jpg?v=1776883941","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/dogon-style-horse-and-rider-bronze-figures-mali-matter-collection-154454","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}