Cavalier Sao - Saint - Chad (No reserve price)

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Cavalier Sao, an original metal and leather sculpture from Chad in the Sao tradition, dating to the late 20th century, in good condition, 27 cm wide, 29 cm high and 5 cm deep.

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This piece represents a Sao rider fashioned in metal and adorned with leather, in the pure tradition of ancient African arts.

The rider, with a deliberately minimalist style, stands proudly atop his mount, embodying the power and prestige that the horse symbolized in Sahelian cultures.

The geometric and elongated forms recall the minimalist, symbolic aesthetics characteristic of the Sao civilization, while the rough textures of metal and leather evoke both artisanal authenticity and the patina of time.

The whole piece exudes an aura of strength, history, and spirituality.

This piece represents a Sao rider fashioned in metal and adorned with leather, in the pure tradition of ancient African arts.

The rider, with a deliberately minimalist style, stands proudly atop his mount, embodying the power and prestige that the horse symbolized in Sahelian cultures.

The geometric and elongated forms recall the minimalist, symbolic aesthetics characteristic of the Sao civilization, while the rough textures of metal and leather evoke both artisanal authenticity and the patina of time.

The whole piece exudes an aura of strength, history, and spirituality.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Saint
Country of Origin
Chad
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Metal, Leather
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Cavalier Sao
Height
29 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
5 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
13298
Objects sold
100%
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