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130 - Ritual seat in the shape of a horse, with the saddle forming…
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Estimate €300 - €500
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Ritual seat in the shape of a horse, with the saddle forming the seat. The animal, with its schematised features, stands on powerful legs. The bowed head and erect ears suggest a calm, attentive posture. The sculpture is compact and well-proportioned, demonstrating great formal mastery and refined stylisation. Wood, old brown patina, cotton cloth wrapped around the neck, traces of ritual projections, marks of use, indigenous restoration using wrought iron staples. Senoufo, Republic of Côte d'Ivoire 31 x 66 cm In Senoufo tradition, horses are symbols of authority, power and spirituality. Reserved for chiefs or important figures, horse-shaped seats were used in ceremonial contexts. Sculpted with rigorous stylisation, these objects combine symbolic force with plastic balance. Their presence embodied the power of their owner and reinforced the spiritual significance of the rituals to which they were linked, expressing restrained power and a strong symbolic presence.
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About the sale A journey through the continents
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Auction time 06/04/2026 at 12:00 PM
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