Kota Wächter - Gabon

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Original Kota guardian figure from Gabon, a bone skull sculpture with wood and metal elements, dating to the late 20th century and sold with a stand, in good condition, 65 cm high, 30 cm wide, 14 cm deep, weight 3160 g, provenance Gabon.

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Bones - Skull Guardian Figure of the Kota from Gabon

In the past, the deceased were laid out in the forest, later buried in the ground. The skulls of prominent clan founders and chiefs were exhumed again after some time and, in a kind of 'secondary burial', placed with other remembrance pieces into large baskets. These baskets were sealed and kept in their own huts, 'sacred shrines'. If the village was relocated, the baskets containing the ancestors' bones were brought along, and in the new village a new, dedicated 'shrine' was built for them.

Due to current customs issues, there is NO shipping to the USA at this time.

Bones - Skull Guardian Figure of the Kota from Gabon

In the past, the deceased were laid out in the forest, later buried in the ground. The skulls of prominent clan founders and chiefs were exhumed again after some time and, in a kind of 'secondary burial', placed with other remembrance pieces into large baskets. These baskets were sealed and kept in their own huts, 'sacred shrines'. If the village was relocated, the baskets containing the ancestors' bones were brought along, and in the new village a new, dedicated 'shrine' was built for them.

Due to current customs issues, there is NO shipping to the USA at this time.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Kota Wächter
Country of Origin
Gabon
Period
Late 20th century
Material
metal, Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Height
65 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
14 cm
Weight
3160 g
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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