Kota reliquary - Bakota - Gabon

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Relicario Kota, a copper and wood Kota reliquary from Gabon of Bakota origin, dating to the late 20th century, 48 cm high, 13 cm wide and 3 cm deep, in excellent condition and sold with a stand.

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Kotta reliquary used to protect and honor the bones or other mortuary relics of high-ranking ancestors.

Kotta reliquary used to protect and honor the bones or other mortuary relics of high-ranking ancestors.

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bakota
Country of Origin
Gabon
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Copper, Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Kota reliquary
Height
48 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
3 cm
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