cavaliers are - Chad (No reserve price)

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Julien Gauthier
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With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.

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Cavaliers Sao, an aluminium sculpture from Chad of the Sao culture, provenance: Collection privée.

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Cavalier Sao in aluminium
This small African bronze sculpture serves as a talisman for the Sao, believed to protect them from madness. It is therefore worn constantly. The spirit that would possess the madman is represented by the rider, with the horse symbolizing the victim.

Cavalier Sao in aluminium
This small African bronze sculpture serves as a talisman for the Sao, believed to protect them from madness. It is therefore worn constantly. The spirit that would possess the madman is represented by the rider, with the horse symbolizing the victim.

Details

No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Chad
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Aluminium
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
cavaliers are
Height
22 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
7 cm
Weight
200 g
Provenance
Private collection
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
96.88%
Private

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