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Description : Central Africa, Gabon, Kota peoples, Mahongwe group, ca. 19th to mid-20th century CE. An interesting reliquary figure made from wood, brass, and copper in a highly abstract form. The overall shape is like a shovel, with a wooden handle or neck that is attached to broad spade head. The wooden handle and head are almost completely covered with brass wires, sheets, and rivets. The stylized face is comprised of bulging eyes made of brass bosses, a nasal ridge, and a flat triangle section that suggests a mouth. Thick copper wires are attached vertically along the nose and horizontally across the rest of the head. Reliquaries like this example are important ritual components for the Kota peoples as they would be placed atop a box containing the bones of their ancestors as a gesture of respect. Size: 19 L x 9.25 W (48.3 cm x 23.5 cm), 21 H (53.3 cm) on included custom stand. For a similar example please see the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number: 1978.412.434. Provenance: private New York, USA collection, from 1966 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #165542
Prix: 1 012.00 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 1600 USD-2400 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.

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