African Tribal Art

Kotoko Bronze Equestrian Amulet

Culture: Kotoko
Origin: Chad
Object: Amulet
Materials: Bronze
Dimensions: 7 cm long
Catalogue: TRB-207

A cast bronze equestrian figure of the type known as putchu guinadji, the rider and horse rendered in a highly stylised, abstract form. Such pieces were worn as amulets to attract good fortune and divine favour, and as protection against madness and witchcraft.

Provenance

P. Gould collection, New York

Acquired

Arte Antico · 2026