Altar figure (onílé)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The bronze sculpture titled "Altar figure (onílé)" by an unknown artist depicts a stylized figure of a human riding a horse. The human figure is elongated with a large head, prominent facial features including large eyes and a nose, and a distinctive hairstyle. The figure has a long neck and torso with the arms bent at the elbows. The rider sits atop a horse that is also stylized, with a prominent head, a decorative bridle, and a saddle. The entire sculpture is made of bronze and has a dark patina. The background of the image is a gradient from black at the top to white at the bottom.