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The Edek - replacement horse (captured horse of Turkish pasha during the battle)

Museum Alka of Sinj

Museum Alka of Sinj
Sinj, Croatia

Folk tradition holds that this is captured horse of the Turkish pasha during the battle. The Edek (tur. replacement horse) is a horse without a rider which is led in the procession by two squires in front of the Marshal and his adjutant. It is a replacement for the Marshal’s horse, with extremely richly decorated gear.

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  • Title: The Edek - replacement horse (captured horse of Turkish pasha during the battle)
  • Location created: Sinj, Croatia
  • Subject Keywords: horse
  • Rights: The Alka of Sinj Museum
Museum Alka of Sinj

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