Ancestor figure - Bakota - Gabon (No reserve price)

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Kota reliquary figure from Gabon of Bakota culture, dating to ca. 1950–1960, carved in wood with brass and other materials, 25 cm high by 14 cm wide by 13 cm deep, weight 1.5 kg, in excellent condition with minimal wear and presented as complete and intact with a patina.

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Stunning Kota reliquary figure, its small size making it extremely rare. This rarity is even more highlighted because the reliquary is complete, resting in the woven basket containing relics of the ancestors. The figure is intact and bears a beautiful patina of use. Weight approximately 1kg. Will be shipped via registered Colissimo in France and other European countries, accompanied by an invoice guaranteeing its authenticity.

Stunning Kota reliquary figure, its small size making it extremely rare. This rarity is even more highlighted because the reliquary is complete, resting in the woven basket containing relics of the ancestors. The figure is intact and bears a beautiful patina of use. Weight approximately 1kg. Will be shipped via registered Colissimo in France and other European countries, accompanied by an invoice guaranteeing its authenticity.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
1.5 kg
Material
other, Brass, Wood
Country of Origin
Gabon
Ethnic group/ culture
Bakota
Height
25 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
13 cm
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Estimated Period
1950-1960
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