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African Djenne' Tribed Carved Man & Horse Figure

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African Djenne' Tribed Carved Man & Horse Figure
Finely carved male figure holding a removeable arrow with arrows on his back, bag around his arm, other object tucked under other arm, carved shell necklace, mounted on a detailed horse on stand with paint remnants. Djenné is the oldest known city in sub-Saharan Africa. Founded between 850 and 1200 A.D. by Soninke merchants, Djenn served as a trading post between the traders from the western and central Sudan and those from Guinea and was directly linked to the important trading city of Timbuktu, located 400 kilometers downstream on the Niger river. 26" H x 16" L, nicks and surface scratches consistent with age. Late 19th/Early 20th century.