Bronze Cavalier - Kotoko - Chad

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Bronze horseman – Kotoko – Chad

Originating from the Lake Chad basin, this bronze horseman illustrates the craftsmanship of the Kotoko culture, renowned for its symbolic and expressive sculptures. Representing a mounted figure, often associated with power and prestige, this piece stands out for the stylization of forms and the balance of the composition. Precisely cast, it bears witness to remarkable technical mastery and a strong symbolic power, where every detail conveys the culture and authority of the Kotoko people.

In a contemporary reading, this sculpture captivates with the strength of its lines and the restrained tension in its volumes, which give it a striking sculptural presence. Its graphic quality and energy create a harmonious dialogue with contemporary design, transforming this historical work into a timeless decorative object. At the crossroads of history and aesthetics, this mounted figure integrates perfectly into a contemporary interior, bringing elegance, power and cultural memory.

Bronze horseman – Kotoko – Chad

Originating from the Lake Chad basin, this bronze horseman illustrates the craftsmanship of the Kotoko culture, renowned for its symbolic and expressive sculptures. Representing a mounted figure, often associated with power and prestige, this piece stands out for the stylization of forms and the balance of the composition. Precisely cast, it bears witness to remarkable technical mastery and a strong symbolic power, where every detail conveys the culture and authority of the Kotoko people.

In a contemporary reading, this sculpture captivates with the strength of its lines and the restrained tension in its volumes, which give it a striking sculptural presence. Its graphic quality and energy create a harmonious dialogue with contemporary design, transforming this historical work into a timeless decorative object. At the crossroads of history and aesthetics, this mounted figure integrates perfectly into a contemporary interior, bringing elegance, power and cultural memory.

Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Kotoko
Country of Origin
Chad
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Bronze Cavalier
Height
45 cm
Width
37 cm
Depth
6 cm
FranceVerified
8165
Objects sold
93.85%
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