Bronze Cavalier - Kotoko - Chad (No reserve price)





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Cavalier en bronze from Chad, Kotoko culture, original, 7 cm high, 7 cm wide, 2 cm deep, 1 object, sold without stand, in good condition.
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Bronze rider – Kotoko – Chad
The Kotoko people, mainly settled in the Lake Chad basin region, have an ancient artistic tradition and a renowned expertise in metalworking. Representations of riders occupy an important place in the art of this region and can evoke prestige, authority and social status. This bronze rider testifies to the technical mastery of Kotoko artisans in metalworking and their ability to represent human and animal figures with stylized and expressive forms.
Through the finesse of its execution and the strength of its representation, this rider constitutes a fine example of Kotoko traditional art. It naturally finds its place in an African art collection or in a contemporary interior, where it creates a harmonious dialogue between ancient traditions and contemporary aesthetics. This piece will appeal to collectors and lovers of African art for its cultural richness, its artisanal quality and its decorative character.
Bronze rider – Kotoko – Chad
The Kotoko people, mainly settled in the Lake Chad basin region, have an ancient artistic tradition and a renowned expertise in metalworking. Representations of riders occupy an important place in the art of this region and can evoke prestige, authority and social status. This bronze rider testifies to the technical mastery of Kotoko artisans in metalworking and their ability to represent human and animal figures with stylized and expressive forms.
Through the finesse of its execution and the strength of its representation, this rider constitutes a fine example of Kotoko traditional art. It naturally finds its place in an African art collection or in a contemporary interior, where it creates a harmonious dialogue between ancient traditions and contemporary aesthetics. This piece will appeal to collectors and lovers of African art for its cultural richness, its artisanal quality and its decorative character.

