Figure Item Number: K2.254 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Very plain equestrian figure. The rider has a large head with very deep set eyes and upraised brows above with a long, thin nose. Has oblong ears and a smooth ridge of hair that extends across the front to the back. The neck is thick, and the stomach is rounded. The arms rest at either side slightly bent at the elbows. Has short legs. The animal is small with an oblong head and short, stubby legs.
Cultural Context
Probably has the same function, divination, that the equestrian figure has among the Senufo, a related tribe; representing the ancestor of the community, he is consulted before any course of action is initiated which will affect the whole community.
Item History
- Made in Mali ?
- Owned by Abi Jones before October 1968
- Received from Abi Jones (Seller) and Walter C. Koerner (Funding source) during October 1968
What
Who
- Culture
- Malinke ?
- Previous Owner
- Abi Jones
- Received from
- Abi Jones (Seller) and Walter C. Koerner (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Mali ?
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 1968
- Acquisition Date
- during October 1968
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- poor
- Current Location
- Case 100
- Accession Number
- 0154/0007