Cavaliers are - Saint - Chad (No reserve price)

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Two bronze Sao cavalry figures from Chad, from a private collection, dating to the late 20th century, original, with dimensions 7×7×2 cm and a total weight of 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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Number of objects
2
Ethnic group/ culture
Saint
Country of Origin
Chad
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Cavaliers are
Height
7 cm
Width
2 cm
Depth
7 cm
Weight
200 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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