Kota Mahongwé - Gabon
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Petit tête de reliquaire by Kota Mahongwé from Gabon in wood and metal, authentic/original with a stand, provenance: personal collection.
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Description from the seller
Gabon
Kota Mahongwé
Metal, wood, the eyes seem to be in bone
Height: 205mm + base 64mm
Width: 95mm
Depth: 105mm
Small reliquary head.
The Kota people live mainly in the east of Gabon and in the west of the Congo.
Many Kota reliquary figures exist. They share common characteristics: a face made of metal sheets plated onto a wooden core and a handle in the shape of a diamond.
The reliquary baskets or "bwété" were kept at the bottom of the chief's hut. The "bwété" were venerated through offerings and prayers aimed at bringing prosperity to the clan. At the top of the "bwété" was placed a reliquary statue with a body strongly stylized in a diamond shape and a head covered in metal.
Personal collection.
The items are shipped insured with a tracking number.
Delivery in France from 1 to 3 days via Chronopost and 2 to 5 days within the European Union. Delivery to the rest of Europe and worldwide via 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 in bone
Height: 205mm + base 64mm
Width: 95mm
Depth: 105mm
Small reliquary head.
The Kota people live mainly in the east of Gabon and in the west of the Congo.
Many Kota reliquary figures exist. They share common characteristics: a face made of metal sheets plated onto a wooden core and a handle in the shape of a diamond.
The reliquary baskets or "bwété" were kept at the bottom of the chief's hut. The "bwété" were venerated through offerings and prayers aimed at bringing prosperity to the clan. At the top of the "bwété" was placed a reliquary statue with a body strongly stylized in a diamond shape and a head covered in metal.
Personal collection.
The items are shipped insured with a tracking number.
Delivery in France from 1 to 3 days via Chronopost and 2 to 5 days within the European Union. Delivery to the rest of Europe and worldwide via 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
Authenticity
Original/official
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