A very old ceremonial bowl in a beautiful style depicting a rider on his mount, holding a spear in his right hand. This is a classic representation of a mythical figure, and recurrent throughout ancient Yoruba art. Yoruba, Nigeria Wood, visible accidents and missing parts (woodborers), very fine old oxidation of the wood, and beautiful old patina. H. 27.5 cm Provenance : Jacques Kerchache, Paris Private collection, Paris, acquired from him before 1968