Kotoko Bronze Equestrian Figure

Rider in a coiled hat clutches something to his chest.

This equestrian figure in cast bronze is Kotoko, from Chad, Central Africa, and dates to the 20th century. Cast bronze is made by pouring molten alloy of copper and tin into a mold, and the lost-wax method allows fine surface detail. Lean golden mount with four tall legs, a ridged collar and a neck that spirals into a round curl. The figure has a ribbed pointed cap and hands brought together in front of the torso. It is 2.75 inches wide, 0.75 deep and 3.25 high.

A tidy rider on very tall legs.