Kota Mahongwé - Gabon
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Small Kota Mahongwé reliquary head from Gabon, wood and metal, sold with a stand, dimensions H205mm + 64mm stand, W95mm, D105mm, provenance: private collection, excellent condition.
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Gabon
Kota Mahongwé
Metal, wood, the eyes seem to be made of bone.
Height: 205mm + base 64mm
Width: 95mm
Depth: 105mm
Small reliquary head.
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 the European Union. Delivery to the rest of Europe and worldwide 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, wood, the eyes seem to be made of bone.
Height: 205mm + base 64mm
Width: 95mm
Depth: 105mm
Small reliquary head.
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 the European Union. Delivery to the rest of Europe and worldwide 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 Mahongwé
Country of Origin
Gabon
Material
Wood / metal
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
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