Equestrian Figure - Washington, DC
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N 38° 53.275 W 077° 01.538
18S E 324312 N 4306288
Located in the National Museum of African Art.
Waymark Code: WMRXYE
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2016
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The Museum sign accompanying this clay sculpture indicates that is from Mali from the 13th to 15th century. The figure atop the horse is an archer and the sign indicates that it may represent a warrior who was an ally of Mali Emperor Sundjata Keita.
Free to visit 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily except December 25.
Identity of Rider: unknown
Identity of Horse: unknown
Name of artist: unknown
Material: Other
Position: All Hooves Planted
Date of Dedication: Not listed
Unusual Features: Not listed
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