€ 190,00
Object | Mahongwe Reliquary |
Ethnic group: | Bakota |
Country: | Gabon |
Material: | Wood, Copper |
Estimated period: | Second half 20th century |
Sold with stand: | No |
Dimensions: | 67x17x9 cm |
Weight: | 1100 gram |
Condition: | Good condition, used with some signs of wear |
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Gorgeous, tribally used, reliquary statue of a guardian. It played an important role in rituals concerning the ancestors. The worship of ancestors is at the heart of religious and social life of the Kota. On the death of the chief parts of his body are decorated with metal and rubbed with magic powders. These relics are kept in a basket. An OBAMBA figure like this one is put on top. This statue is remarkably refined. The front is decorated with various geometric patterns engraved in yellow copper. It obtained a slightly greenish patina of age. In good condition with traces of wear and tear.
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