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African Gabon 20th Century Wood Brass Kota Mahangwe Reliquary Figure w/ Basket

$4,600
£3,506.57
€4,005.98
CA$6,472.85
A$7,089.78
CHF 3,732.77
MX$84,614.12
NOK 47,570.78
SEK 43,486.86
DKK 29,935.43

About the Item

African Gabon 20th Century carved wood reliquary guardian figure in a basket featuring an inlaid brass oval head with protruding nose, hoop earrings, feathered headress, beaded necklace with pods, metal bell, horn, gourds and 2 monkey skulls. (Literature: Figure A, Pg. 122, The Tribal Arts of Africa by Jean-Baptiste Bacquart) (Similar items: NWL6879) Wear to finish
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Beaded
  • Place of Origin:
    Africa
  • Period:
    20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Queens, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NWL68801stDibs: LU977947283892

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