Knight Targui with Arch
Sao · Chad
Reference: FEC-7
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- Height
- 6 cm
- Material
- Bronze
These little equestrian figures, called bronzes Saowhich appear in the Tchad, in the territories formerly occupied by the Sao In fact, they were made by their…
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Full original description
These little equestrian figures, called bronzes Saowhich appear in the Tchad, in the territories formerly occupied by the Sao In fact, they were made by their descendants the Sokoto, established mainly in the Lake Tchad basin, who inherited from their ancestors the art of melting the metal. These figures are used to combat locira and in ceremonies aimed at fighting witchcraft.
Small figure representing a Targui archer (singular from tuareg9 on horseback. The horse's head is shaped like an elephant trunk. The rider wears the classic outfit of these desert men.
Further technical information
- Width
- 5 cm
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Chad. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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