TALISMAN representing a RIDER called Putchu guinadji - Sao culture, Central Africa - First half of the 20th century

TALISMAN representing a RIDER called Putchu guinadji - Sao culture, Central Africa - First half of the 20th century

Name: TALISMAN representing a RIDER called Putchu guinadji - Sao culture, Central Africa - First half of the 20th century
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 69997O7S3C
Price: 120 EUR
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Century 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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TALISMAN featuring a RIDER called Putchu guinadji
Sao culture, Central Africa
First half of the 20th century
Gilt bronze and skin
H.: 8 ; L.: 6,5 cm

This gilded bronze horseman, also called Kotoko Horseman, is entirely covered with skin. It refers to a magical force in the Sao culture: indeed, the horse represents evil and the man, the evil spirit.

The Putchu guinadji, literally translated as "horses of madness", was considered as an amulet capable of warding off possession, madness or dementia from its owner. Its small size allowed it to be carried everywhere, sometimes for several years. The leather link at the neckline also allowed it to be hung around the neck.

It is said that the Sao are the ancestors of the Kotoko.

Ref. LP : 1978

Ref: 69997O7S3C

Additional Information

Style	Tribal Art (African Usuels and Rituals items of Tribal Art Style)
Ethnic group	Sao
Century	20th century (African Usuels and Rituals items 20th century)
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