Ogboni Bronze Horse Rider

Ogboni Bronze Horse Rider 19th century This 19th-century Ogboni bronze horse rider is a masterful representation of the artistic and spiritual traditions of the Ogboni society, a powerful Yoruba secret society in Nigeria. Crafted from bronze, the sculpture depicts a mounted rider in intricate detail, highlighting the significance of horses as symbols of power, status, and nobility within Yoruba culture. The rider, with a dignified posture, wears ornate attire, emphasizing their high rank and connection to the Ogboni elite. The Ogboni society, charged with maintaining justice and balance within the community, often commissioned such bronze figures to represent authority and divine guidance. The bronze material, revered for its durability and luster, symbolized permanence and was associated with spiritual protection. In this statue, the rider’s strong, upright position on the horse represents leadership and control, both in the physical and spiritual realms. The craftsmanship is evident