Only the top of the head of the cast bronze rider, the curved head of the horse and the bottom of the hooves are visible, while the rest of the figure has been tightly encased in leather.
Known as a Putchu Guinadji - in which 'Putchu' is the Kotoko word for 'horse', and 'Guinadji', the Kotoko word for 'demon'. In Kotoko culture, these miniature, equestrian figure-shaped metal amulets were used to offer protection against witchcraft, emotional and psychological illnesses.
Such figures were originally worn on a string of leather band and carried in wrapped, stitched leather under an individual's arm, or under clothing.
Ex Mario Stella Collection, Italy
Height : 6.5cm
NMB.FEO
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