Ceremonial weapon. - Bakota - Gabon
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Description from the seller
Gabon
Kota
Brass
Kota dagger for decoration.
Height: 450mm
Width: 50mm
Depth: 355mm
Weight: 1290g
Offensive weapons are used to attack and intimidate the opponent. Offensive weapons are divided into several categories: hand weapons, thrown weapons, bows and arrows.
Metal-bladed hand weapons: this type of weapon is, with few exceptions, designed for close combat. Axes, which are mainly used for splitting, ceremonial axes, bird-headed axes and hatchets. Straight or curved knives are multipurpose tools. There are straight or curved daggers, straight or curved swords, short swords, sabers, sickle-like weapons, disc knives, and finally throwing knives.
Thrown weapons, javelins, spears, harpoons and darts allow long-range attacks. Although their primary function is to hit a distant target, these weapons can also have other uses. The javelin is light and usually thrown, the spear, heavier, mainly serves as a thrusting weapon, the spear-dart, significantly shorter than the previous models, is used as a thrusting, striking or dodging weapon. The harpoon always has a fixed or removable barbed point. Derived from hunting weapons, it has found its way onto the battlefield.
The last category consists of bows and arrows, light weapons par excellence used to hit a target at very long distance. Probably designed for hunting, these weapons have found their place in a warrior's equipment. The crossbow existed only among the Fang of Gabon.
It is evident that with the introduction of firearms that allow killing from very far away, all these weapons have become less prized. Nevertheless, the simplest models persisted for a long time as hunting weapons, while the more elaborated ones were kept for prestige, ceremonies and cults.
African Black societies, like all others, had a barter system before the introduction of money, and they designed exchange standards for objects and food. Weapons or blades of weapons were used as a medium of exchange or dowry.
Packages are sent from Monday to Saturday with insurance and a tracking number.
Delivery in France within 1 to 3 days by Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union.
Delivery to the rest of Europe and worldwide by Colissimo International.
We speak english
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Seller's Story
Passionate about World Arts and more specifically about African Art, we buy from collectors, former officials, military, health workers, public works staff who have worked in Africa and also in Côte d'Ivoire, from antique dealers and traders who roam across West Africa to find quality objects.
It is with pride that we present works that, beyond their power to beautify spaces, invite our collectors to resonate with the richness and depth of human expression through the most authentic art.
At Arts Ethniques Gallery, we have the privilege of offering our visitors an exclusive selection of artworks, all unique and original. Each piece presented is the outcome of a demanding artistic approach, driven by a singular vision and mastered craftsmanship, all elements that guarantee authenticity and value.
The works we offer are not industrial reproductions. They are individual creations, crafted with sensitivity and precision, each bearing its own story, identity and presence. Originality is the very foundation of our commitment to excellence. Thus, every mask and every statue in our collection is the subject of a rigorous selection, in order to preserve their rarity and singularity.
Acquiring a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery means owning a truly unique piece: a creation that embodies both talent, cultural memory and the expressive force of African art. It is also a lasting investment in a work whose artistic and emotional value transcends time.
We guarantee that every work leaving our gallery is an authentic piece, without replicas, bearing witness to the creativity, heritage and passion of the African artists who shaped them.
We invite you to participate in our gallery’s auctions with confidence. Each presented work is an original, unique and irreplaceable creation, selected with the greatest rigor to guarantee its authenticity and artistic value.
Whether you wish to enrich a personal collection or introduce an exceptional artwork into your space, Arts Ethniques Gallery offers a safe, transparent and professional setting to acquire remarkable pieces.
Art auctions are a privileged moment to discover rare works, capable of becoming the heart of a collection. Acquiring a work at our sales is not just buying an object: it is investing in a creation whose aesthetic value and cultural reach reinforce over time.
The pieces presented by Arts Ethniques Gallery testify not only to the talent and vision of the artists but also possess the ability to transform spaces and enrich the gaze of those who behold them.
Participating in our auctions is taking part in a singular experience, where the passion for art meets the rigors of collecting. Bidding on a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery goes beyond a simple transaction: it is a gesture of commitment and appreciation for art in its most authentic form.
We invite you to bid with passion and to join us in this adventure dedicated to discovery, transmission and celebration of art.
Perhaps your next heart piece is already waiting for you."
Translated by Google TranslateGabon
Kota
Brass
Kota dagger for decoration.
Height: 450mm
Width: 50mm
Depth: 355mm
Weight: 1290g
Offensive weapons are used to attack and intimidate the opponent. Offensive weapons are divided into several categories: hand weapons, thrown weapons, bows and arrows.
Metal-bladed hand weapons: this type of weapon is, with few exceptions, designed for close combat. Axes, which are mainly used for splitting, ceremonial axes, bird-headed axes and hatchets. Straight or curved knives are multipurpose tools. There are straight or curved daggers, straight or curved swords, short swords, sabers, sickle-like weapons, disc knives, and finally throwing knives.
Thrown weapons, javelins, spears, harpoons and darts allow long-range attacks. Although their primary function is to hit a distant target, these weapons can also have other uses. The javelin is light and usually thrown, the spear, heavier, mainly serves as a thrusting weapon, the spear-dart, significantly shorter than the previous models, is used as a thrusting, striking or dodging weapon. The harpoon always has a fixed or removable barbed point. Derived from hunting weapons, it has found its way onto the battlefield.
The last category consists of bows and arrows, light weapons par excellence used to hit a target at very long distance. Probably designed for hunting, these weapons have found their place in a warrior's equipment. The crossbow existed only among the Fang of Gabon.
It is evident that with the introduction of firearms that allow killing from very far away, all these weapons have become less prized. Nevertheless, the simplest models persisted for a long time as hunting weapons, while the more elaborated ones were kept for prestige, ceremonies and cults.
African Black societies, like all others, had a barter system before the introduction of money, and they designed exchange standards for objects and food. Weapons or blades of weapons were used as a medium of exchange or dowry.
Packages are sent from Monday to Saturday with insurance and a tracking number.
Delivery in France within 1 to 3 days by Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union.
Delivery to the rest of Europe and worldwide by Colissimo International.
We speak english
Mask african art Afrikanische Maskenkunst arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane
statue african art Arte de estatuas africanas arte delle statue africane Afrikanische Maskenkunst
Máscara de estatua de galería de arte africano
Seller's Story
Passionate about World Arts and more specifically about African Art, we buy from collectors, former officials, military, health workers, public works staff who have worked in Africa and also in Côte d'Ivoire, from antique dealers and traders who roam across West Africa to find quality objects.
It is with pride that we present works that, beyond their power to beautify spaces, invite our collectors to resonate with the richness and depth of human expression through the most authentic art.
At Arts Ethniques Gallery, we have the privilege of offering our visitors an exclusive selection of artworks, all unique and original. Each piece presented is the outcome of a demanding artistic approach, driven by a singular vision and mastered craftsmanship, all elements that guarantee authenticity and value.
The works we offer are not industrial reproductions. They are individual creations, crafted with sensitivity and precision, each bearing its own story, identity and presence. Originality is the very foundation of our commitment to excellence. Thus, every mask and every statue in our collection is the subject of a rigorous selection, in order to preserve their rarity and singularity.
Acquiring a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery means owning a truly unique piece: a creation that embodies both talent, cultural memory and the expressive force of African art. It is also a lasting investment in a work whose artistic and emotional value transcends time.
We guarantee that every work leaving our gallery is an authentic piece, without replicas, bearing witness to the creativity, heritage and passion of the African artists who shaped them.
We invite you to participate in our gallery’s auctions with confidence. Each presented work is an original, unique and irreplaceable creation, selected with the greatest rigor to guarantee its authenticity and artistic value.
Whether you wish to enrich a personal collection or introduce an exceptional artwork into your space, Arts Ethniques Gallery offers a safe, transparent and professional setting to acquire remarkable pieces.
Art auctions are a privileged moment to discover rare works, capable of becoming the heart of a collection. Acquiring a work at our sales is not just buying an object: it is investing in a creation whose aesthetic value and cultural reach reinforce over time.
The pieces presented by Arts Ethniques Gallery testify not only to the talent and vision of the artists but also possess the ability to transform spaces and enrich the gaze of those who behold them.
Participating in our auctions is taking part in a singular experience, where the passion for art meets the rigors of collecting. Bidding on a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery goes beyond a simple transaction: it is a gesture of commitment and appreciation for art in its most authentic form.
We invite you to bid with passion and to join us in this adventure dedicated to discovery, transmission and celebration of art.
Perhaps your next heart piece is already waiting for you."
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Indigenous object name
Ceremonial weapon.
Ethnic group/ culture
Bakota
Country of Origin
Gabon
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Brass
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
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Disclaimer: Decorative and Martial Arts Use Only This item is offered for auction with the understanding that it is intended exclusively for decorative purposes or martial arts practice. By participating in this auction, you agree to: Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Ensure that your use of this item is consistent with the stated purposes. Please note that this item has not been inspected by Catawiki for safety or functionality. Catawiki does not condone illegal activities and is not responsible for any damage or injury resulting from the use or misuse of this item.
