Kota Songo - Gabon

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Selected by Julien Gauthier

With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.

Estimate € 550 - € 650

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Description from the seller

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.

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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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