Kota Songo - Gabon
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Petit reliquaire Kota Songo from Gabon, in wood and metal with eyes that appear to be bone, 21 cm high excluding its stand (2.4 cm), 7 cm wide and 5.5 cm deep, sold with a stand and in excellent condition.
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Gabon
Kota Songo
Metal, wood, the eyes seem to be made of bone.
Height: 210mm + base 24mm
Width: 70mm
Depth: 55mm
Small reliquary measuring 21cm in height excluding the base.
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
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 Songo
Metal, wood, the eyes seem to be made of bone.
Height: 210mm + base 24mm
Width: 70mm
Depth: 55mm
Small reliquary measuring 21cm in height excluding the base.
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
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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Ethnic group/ culture
Kota Songo
Country of Origin
Gabon
Material
Wood / metal
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
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