Reliquary Kota - Gabon
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Reliquaire Kota, a Gabonese wooden and copper Kota reliquary dating from the late 20th century, associated with the Bakongo people, with a stand, approximately 46 cm high in good condition.
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Description from the seller
Origin: Gabon
Tribe name: Bakongo
Material: Wood and copper
Shipping method: Colissimo within 24-48h; open afterwards
This Kota from the late 20th century is very decorative.
General structure: The piece features the stylized Kota form, characterized by an imposing head, a hollow diamond-shaped body, and a horizontal crossbar at shoulder level. The whole rests on a modern black base.
The head: The face is oval, slightly concave. Detailed features include almond-shaped eyes, a triangular nose, and a finely carved mouth. The forehead is adorned with a vertical line of small metallic dots (upholstery tacks). Above it, a crescent-shaped coiffure is topped with a central element. The reverse side of the piece shows a more subdued and rugged sculpture. The head has an angular shape with pronounced guiding lines, and the lower part (the body) consists of two diamond-shaped segments meeting at the center, creating a hollow space.
Origin: Gabon
Tribe name: Bakongo
Material: Wood and copper
Shipping method: Colissimo within 24-48h; open afterwards
This Kota from the late 20th century is very decorative.
General structure: The piece features the stylized Kota form, characterized by an imposing head, a hollow diamond-shaped body, and a horizontal crossbar at shoulder level. The whole rests on a modern black base.
The head: The face is oval, slightly concave. Detailed features include almond-shaped eyes, a triangular nose, and a finely carved mouth. The forehead is adorned with a vertical line of small metallic dots (upholstery tacks). Above it, a crescent-shaped coiffure is topped with a central element. The reverse side of the piece shows a more subdued and rugged sculpture. The head has an angular shape with pronounced guiding lines, and the lower part (the body) consists of two diamond-shaped segments meeting at the center, creating a hollow space.
Details
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Gabon
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Copper, Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Reliquary Kota
Height
46 cm
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