Agree with gerspee that it appears he has a rifle. And, typically biblical you see camels.
I would bet these were popular from the time that "Lawrence of Arabia" came out (1962) and Arabian Knights. That also is when chalkware was still real popular. If you search "Bossons England Chalkware Arabian" or "Bossons England Chalkware Shiek" you will see similar faces to those on your plated hangings. These are also from the 1960's.
The horses ARE NOT decorative in their adornment as you would see in the late 1800 paintings. For Example: Giulio Rosati (Search his paintings.)