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African Terracotta Equestrian Sculpture, Ghana, 14-15th AD Century
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Exceptional antique African Tribal Art terracotta sculpture representing a rider on his horse. It dates back from the 14th -15th century AD and its dating has been confirmed by a thermoluminescence test (Interexpert certificate 388317, 18 March 1988) - scan attached with the photos.
It belongs to the Koma-Bulsa culture located in present Ghana.
This is a naturalist sculpture with traditional Koma-Bulsa patterns as the concave shape hairstyle, the half-moon chiik necklace similar to the ones worn by Bulsa people today, the knife laced on the upper arm.
It is exceptional to find a confirmed antique African terracotta in such a well-preserved state.
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- Place of Origin
- Date of Manufacture14-15th century AD (Thermoluminescence Test)
- Period
- Materials and Techniques
- ConditionGood
- WearWear consistent with age and use.
- DimensionsH 13.19 in. x W 10.24 in. x D 5.12 in.H 33.5 cm x W 26 cm x D 13 cm
- Seller LocationParis, FR
- Seller Reference NumberRef 262
- Reference NumberLU1012812790362
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