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housepost with equestrian image
Culture or people Yoruba people
Creation date early 20th century
Materials wood, pigment, iron
Dimensions H: 58 3/4 inches
Credit line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Eiteljorg
Accession number 1989.773
http://www.imamuseum.org/explore/artwork/32090

The houses of important men often have elaborately carved posts. This example depicts a man with a flywhisk and gun riding a horse, an important symbol of male authority and power. The large size of the man compared to the horse and the size of the rider's head relative to his body are common proportions in African art.

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