DepartmentEurope

Killing Evil Spirit

NameSculpture

Maker Sergei Kulakov (Russian, 1945 - 2006)

CultureSlavic

Date1990 -1996

Place madeKarelia, Russia, Europe

MediumWood, metal, leather

Dimensions13 × 13 3/8 × 6 3/8 in. (33 × 34 × 16.2 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Nancy Clark Reynolds, A.2020.40.31

Object numberA.2020.40.31

ProvenancePurchased mid-1990s from the artist, from an exhibition at the US Consulate in St. Petersburg, Russia

DescriptionHorse with rider standing on its back. Long-necked horse has leather wrapped around its head, and curved tail, and four distinct legs. Rider wears an iron mask with eyes, nose, and mouth, and holds a spear which is piercing the evil spirit lying vanquished beneath the horse. Rider's torso decorated with a round shield containing curved lines and dots.