Superbe reliquaire - Sculpture - Kota Mahongwe - Gabon (No reserve price)

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The unsigned Gabonese reliquary, titled “Superbe reliquaire”, is a 45 cm wooden and brass mbulu ngulu ancestor effigy identified as Kota Mahongwe and described as being in the classic Kota Obamba style.

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This mbulu ngulu ancestor effigy belongs to the classic style developed by the Kota Obamba on the left bank of the Ogooué: an oval, concave face, adorned with a central cruciform motif in relief, from which the intricate motifs of a decoration obtained by assembling fine lamellae are arranged.

This mbulu ngulu ancestor effigy belongs to the classic style developed by the Kota Obamba on the left bank of the Ogooué: an oval, concave face, adorned with a central cruciform motif in relief, from which the intricate motifs of a decoration obtained by assembling fine lamellae are arranged.

Details

Era
After 2000
Sold by
Gallery
Country of origin
Gabon
Material
wood and brass
Title of artwork
Superbe reliquaire
Signature
Not signed
Indigenous object name
Kota Mahongwe
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Height
45 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
7 cm
Weight
1 kg
FranceVerified
1820
Objects sold
99.18%
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