Small, intricately cast equestrian figures such as these 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.
Ex Private Collection, UK
Estimated Period: First Half of the 20th Century
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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