Kota Songo - Gabon
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€ 110
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Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in 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: 210 mm + base 24 mm
Width: 70 mm
Depth: 55 mm
Small reliquary of 21 cm in height excluding the base.
The Kota people live mainly in the east of Gabon and in the west of Congo.
Many Kota reliquary figures exist. They share common characteristics: a face made of metal sheets riveted onto 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 enclosure. The "bwété" were venerated by offerings and prayers whose aim was to bring prosperity to the clan. At the top of the "bwété" stood a reliquary statue with a body strongly stylized in a diamond shape and a head covered in metal.
Personal collection.
The objects are shipped with insurance and a tracking number.
Delivery in France from 1 to 3 days by Chronopost and 2 to 5 days in Europe. Delivery worldwide by 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: 210 mm + base 24 mm
Width: 70 mm
Depth: 55 mm
Small reliquary of 21 cm in height excluding the base.
The Kota people live mainly in the east of Gabon and in the west of Congo.
Many Kota reliquary figures exist. They share common characteristics: a face made of metal sheets riveted onto 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 enclosure. The "bwété" were venerated by offerings and prayers whose aim was to bring prosperity to the clan. At the top of the "bwété" stood a reliquary statue with a body strongly stylized in a diamond shape and a head covered in metal.
Personal collection.
The objects are shipped with insurance and a tracking number.
Delivery in France from 1 to 3 days by Chronopost and 2 to 5 days in Europe. Delivery worldwide by 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
Authenticity
Original/official
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