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Masks & Symbols from Southern & Central Africa

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.

Cavalier Sao en bronze
Cette petite sculpture africaine en bronze constitue, pour les Sao, un talisman censé les protéger de la folie. Il est donc porté en permanence. Le génie qui possèderait le fou est représenté par le cavalier, le cheval figurant la victime.

Cavaliers are - Saint - Chad  (No reserve price)

Late 20th century - Bronze - Good condition

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Two bronze Cavalier Sao figures from Chad, Sao culture, from a private collection, 7 cm high, 7 cm deep, 2 cm wide, weight 200 g, in good condition, dating to the late 20th century, sold with stand: false.

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Two bronze Cavalier Sao figures from Chad, Sao culture, from a private collection, 7 cm high, 7 cm deep, 2 cm wide, weight 200 g, in good condition, dating to the late 20th century, sold with stand: false.

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