Reliquary - Kota Obamba - Gabon (No reserve price)

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Kota Obamba reliquary from Gabon, made of wood and brass, in good condition with age-related wear, 51 cm high, 23 cm wide, 5 cm deep, weighing 1 kg, dating to 1980–1990, provenance linked to the Obamba group 17 from the Mounana–Moanda region, sold without a stand.

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Description from the seller

This reliquary would belong to group 17, corresponding to the Obamba of the Mounana-Moanda region. The rounded face is of the concave/convex type. We can compare the reliquary in the Bottet collection to the figure that belonged to Governor Delafosse, which is of a very similar style and represents the pupils with large screws. The authors indicate that "the eyes are fashioned using imported gun screws."

This reliquary would belong to group 17, corresponding to the Obamba of the Mounana-Moanda region. The rounded face is of the concave/convex type. We can compare the reliquary in the Bottet collection to the figure that belonged to Governor Delafosse, which is of a very similar style and represents the pupils with large screws. The authors indicate that "the eyes are fashioned using imported gun screws."

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
1 kg
No. of items
1
Material
wood and brass
Country of Origin
Gabon
Ethnic group/ culture
Kota Obamba
Height
51 cm
Width
23 cm
Sold with stand
No
Depth
5 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated Period
1980-1990
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
97.35%
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