Knight Targui
Sao · Chad
Reference: BRN-149
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- Height
- 9 cm
- Material
- African Bronze
Figures 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…
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Full original description
Figures 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 fight madness and used in ceremonies aimed at fighting witchcraft.
Small figure representing a Targui knight (singular of tuareg) in his saddle. The rider behind his back what could be a carcaj. Old greenish patina.
Further technical information
- Width
- 9 cm
- Attributed period
- First third 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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