Sao Putchu Guinadji horse
The horse in African art
In African art, the horse and rider are often represented because these animals are totemic and linked to prestige. The miniaturised horse is stylised, the rider wears a pretty turbaned headdress as is traditional in this region.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 6 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Bronze
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Condition
- Excellent
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The horse in African art
In African art, the horse and rider are often represented because these animals are totemic and linked to prestige. The miniaturised horse is stylised, the rider wears a pretty turbaned headdress as is traditional in this region.