Sao Sokoto horse rider Putchu Guinadji - SOLD OUT
In African art, we find horsemen and equestrian figures in the artistic corpus of many ethnic and civilizations. Small figurines of this type are called Putchu Guinadji. These African riders come from Chad, historically from Sao Kotoko (or Sokoto).
A figure wearing a turban is on his mount. He wears various accessories and is sometimes accompanied by another smaller character, this is the case here.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Circa 1950
- Size
- +/- 6 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Bronze
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection France
- Condition
- Excellent
In African art, we find horsemen and equestrian figures in the artistic corpus of many ethnic and civilizations. Small figurines of this type are called Putchu Guinadji. These African riders come from Chad, historically from Sao Kotoko (or Sokoto).
A figure wearing a turban is on his mount. He wears various accessories and is sometimes accompanied by another smaller character, this is the case here.