Description : 19TH C. FINE SAO KOTOKO STYLE EXTRA LARGE CAST BRONZE HORSE RIDERS SCULPTURE
Primitive Art African Bronze Putchu Guinadji Rider Figurine - Sao / Kotoko - Cameroon / Chad. Lost wax method, from Benin kilns. Depicting three warriors, two with weapons and shields, the third playing a horn. Roughly 15 x 13 1/2 x 3 1/2. Very good condition, chocolate patina.
The Sao were a loosely organized language group that formed a civilization which is now extinct and who occupied a geographical area that covered Cameroon, Chad and Nigeria, between the 12th and the 14th centuries.
Sale data is available to Premium subscribers. View plans
About the lot N° 2453 Title : Horse Riders Sculpture Size : extra large Condition report : very good