Ogboni Bronze Horse Rider Size:13in X 37in X 59in Beyond its functional use

Beyond its functional use

or aspects of daily life

Its use in performances would have been accompanied by music

The mask's rich patina and subtle signs of age attest to its authenticity and cultural significance

Ogboni Bronze Horse Rider Size:13in X 37in X 59in Beyond its functional useOgboni Bronze Horse Rider 19th century This 19th century Ogboni bronze horse rider is a masterful representation of the artistic and spiritual traditions of the Ogboni society, a powerful Yoruba secret society in Nigeria. Crafted from bronze, the sculpture depicts a mounted rider in intricate detail, highlighting the significance of horses as symbols of power, status, and nobility within Yoruba culture. The rider, with a dignified posture, wears