Baule Tribe Bronze Horse ~41.7" Tall (New 2024) - West African Artifacts

African Angel ArtsSKU: AA02726

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Dimensions: H:41.7" W:23.6" L:11" Weight: 56 lbs.

Baule Tribe Bronze Horse

Bronze horses are an excellent example of Baule tribe’s sophisticated craftsmanship. In Baule culture, the horse symbolizes wealth, power, and prestige. It is often associated with leadership and status, reflecting the rider's high social standing. Horses are also linked to spiritual realms and ancestral veneration. They can represent a connection between the physical world and the spiritual world, serving as vehicles for communication with ancestors. These bronze horses are created using the lost-wax casting technique. This method allows for detailed and intricate designs, showcasing the skill of Baule artisans. They often feature elaborate details, such as finely crafted bridles, saddles, and other adornments, highlighting the meticulous work involved in their creation.

About the Tribe

Baule or Baoule people are found in Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) between the Comoé and Bandama rivers. The Baule belong to the Akan peoples and one of the largest groups in Côte d'Ivoire who historically migrated from Ghana. They played a central role in twentieth-century history of the country. They waged the longest war of resistance to French colonization of any West African people, and maintained their traditional objects and beliefs longer than many groups in such constant contact with European administrators, traders, and missionaries.

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