Three Equestrian Figures  (Putchu Guinadji) Kept as Protective Chams. Kotoko Culture, Chad

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Small, intricately cast equestrian figures such as this functioned as personal, protective amulets. The image of the horse and rider recalls a broader history of mounted warfare and exchange throughout the greater Western Sudan.

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Ex Private Collection, UK

Estimated Period: First Half of the 20th Century

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Dimensions of Aluminium Equestrian Figure: 4cm x Height 3.5 cm

Dimensions of Bronze Equestrian Figure: 4cm x Length 4cm

Dimensions of Tallest Bronze Equestrian Figure: 5cm x Length 4.5cm

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Reference

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Google Arts and Culture

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