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Southern SAKALAVA, Madagascar.
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486
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Southern SAKALAVA, Madagascar.
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Estimate €2,000 - €3,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Southern SAKALAVA, Madagascar.
Eroded monoxyl carved wood, with beautiful grain weathered by the elements.
A sculpture depicting a large figure riding his mount, a rare depiction of a horseman.
The figure strikes a solemn pose, with long arms pressed against his slender body; his head is adorned with curly hair, and his triangular face bears features softened by time – only the deep-set eyes remain, their powerful gaze seeming to peer into infinity.
This masterful funerary work, symbolising the passage into the afterlife, displays great sensitivity and grandeur.
Height: 173 cm
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