Man on Horseback

A carved wooden figure of a man on horseback. He is carrying a large spear in one had, whilst holding the reins in the other, and is wearing a cap. Though the Glasgow Museum catalogue notes that it might be a Mende carving, the style of carving is more likely to be Nigerian or from the Cote d Ivoire. This may point towards it being for commercial use.

Further Information

  • Type: Figures, sculpture
  • Object: Man on Horseback
  • Materials: Wood
  • Culture Group: Mende
  • Dimensions: 350mm x 335mm x 112mm
  • Production Date: Pre 1960
  • Associated Places: Nigeria; Cote d Ivoire
  • Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
  • Museum: Glasgow Museums
  • Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.gf

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