Cavaliers Sao - Chad (No reserve price)

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Two bronze Cavaliers Sao sculptures from Chad, dating to the late 20th century, provenance: Collection privée, each about 7 cm high by 2 cm wide by 7 cm deep, total weight 200 g, in good condition.

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Bronze Sao rider

This small African bronze sculpture serves, for the Sao, as a talisman believed to protect them from madness. It is therefore worn at all times. The spirit that would possess the madman is represented by the rider, the horse representing the victim.

Bronze Sao rider

This small African bronze sculpture serves, for the Sao, as a talisman believed to protect them from madness. It is therefore worn at all times. The spirit that would possess the madman is represented by the rider, the horse representing the victim.

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No. of items
2
Country of Origin
Chad
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Cavaliers Sao
Height
7 cm
Width
2 cm
Depth
7 cm
Weight
200 g
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
98.48%
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