African, Sahel ? stirrups for ID

Iain · 13th January 2013, 02:33 PM

Hi Colin,

I would agree these are from the Sahel, Hausa or Fulani seems likely. Although a similar style is used across the entire region.

I've seen more in bronze from the Hausa.

This link may be of interest, although more related to the Mossi.

http://www.saheldesign.com/2012/05/2...asting-method/

They all seem to follow the same pattern, some with an angled plate for the foot, others flat like yours.

I don't know of much reference material on these, just what I've seen labelled on tribal art sites over the years.

13th January 2013, 02:33 PM	#2
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,708	Hi Colin, I would agree these are from the Sahel, Hausa or Fulani seems likely. Although a similar style is used across the entire region. I've seen more in bronze from the Hausa. This link may be of interest, although more related to the Mossi. http://www.saheldesign.com/2012/05/2...asting-method/ They all seem to follow the same pattern, some with an angled plate for the foot, others flat like yours. I don't know of much reference material on these, just what I've seen labelled on tribal art sites over the years.