Reliquary - Bakota / Mahongwé - Gabon
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Kota / Mahongwé reliquary figure from Gabon, metal on a wooden core, ca. 1950–1960, 38 cm high, 16 cm wide, 4.5 cm deep, in fairly good condition with some minor wear, provenance from a private collection.
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Gabon
Kota / Mahongwé
Metal and wood
Height: 380mm
Width: 160mm
Depth: 45mm
The Kota people mainly live in the east of Gabon and the west of Congo.
Many Kota reliquary figures exist. They share common features, including a face made of metal sheets plated on a wooden core and a handle in the shape of a diamond.
The reliquary baskets or 'bwété' were kept at the back of the chief's hut. The 'bwété' were revered through offerings and prayers aimed at bringing prosperity to the clan. At the top of the 'bwété' was placed a reliquary statue featuring a highly stylized body in the shape of a diamond and a head covered with metal.
Personal collection, purchased in the 1990s and 2000s.
Items are sent with insurance and tracking number.
Delivery in France within 1 to 3 days via Chronopost and within 2 to 5 days across Europe. Worldwide delivery with Colissimo International.
We speak English.
Seller's Story
Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
Translated by Google TranslateGabon
Kota / Mahongwé
Metal and wood
Height: 380mm
Width: 160mm
Depth: 45mm
The Kota people mainly live in the east of Gabon and the west of Congo.
Many Kota reliquary figures exist. They share common features, including a face made of metal sheets plated on a wooden core and a handle in the shape of a diamond.
The reliquary baskets or 'bwété' were kept at the back of the chief's hut. The 'bwété' were revered through offerings and prayers aimed at bringing prosperity to the clan. At the top of the 'bwété' was placed a reliquary statue featuring a highly stylized body in the shape of a diamond and a head covered with metal.
Personal collection, purchased in the 1990s and 2000s.
Items are sent with insurance and tracking number.
Delivery in France within 1 to 3 days via Chronopost and within 2 to 5 days across Europe. Worldwide delivery with Colissimo International.
We speak English.
Seller's Story
Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
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Era
1900-2000
Material
Metal, Wood
Country of Origin
Gabon
Ethnic group/ culture
Bakota / Mahongwé
Height
38 cm
Width
16 cm
Sold with stand
No
Depth
4.5 cm
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Estimated Period
1950-1960
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