Equestrian Figure
| Culture | Yorùbá |
|---|---|
| Title | Equestrian Figure |
| Date | Unknown |
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | Object: 3 15/16 × 1 15/16 × 2 5/16 in. (10 × 4.9 × 5.9 cm) Overall (includes mount): 4 3/4 × 2 13/16 × 3 1/16 in. (12.1 × 7.1 × 7.8 cm) |
| Credit Line | Acquired by the Indiana University Art Museum in honor of Rita Grunwald, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 92.1 |
| This artwork is currently on view. | |
The hairstyle of this Yoruba ruler, with a braid projecting from the top and extending down the back, identifies him as a hunter. In this sculpture, the rider, with his jaw proudly jutting forward, visually dominates his mount, creating an image of strength and authority, which is enhanced by the inclusion of his weapons. This is a man who possesses the skills necessary to master nature, putting him in control of the physical world.
Provenance research is ongoing for this and many other items in the Eskenazi Museum of Art permanent collection. For more information about the provenance of this artwork, please contact the department curator with specific questions.
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"Equestrian Figure | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=92.1