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Reliquary – Copper, Wood – Mahongwe – Bakota – Gabon

 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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SKU: 36.15 Category: Tags: , , ,
Description

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.

OBJECT

Reliquary
INDIGENOUS OBJECT NAME

OBAMBA
ETHNIC GROUP/ CULTURE

KOTA
REGION/ COUNTRY

Gabon
MATERIAL

Copper, Wood
PERIOD

Second  half 20th century
CONDITION
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
SOLD WITH STAND

No
DIMENSIONS

48×23×6 cm
WEIGHT

1400 g
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