Kotoko Bronze Equestrian Figure

Two riders and a crowded saddle with a twisted rope across the neck.

This equestrian figure in cast bronze is Kotoko, from Chad, Central Africa, and dates to the 20th century. Small bronzes of a rider on horseback typically show a simplified body, an upright seat and a stylized head, with details worked into the cast surface. Golden mount with sturdy legs and a spiral neck, bound with a twisted band. A taller figure with a ribbed cap sits in front, while a smaller second rider is tucked behind. It is 2.75 inches wide, 0.75 deep and 3 high.

A full load and a calm face.