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Consulter la cote et le prix de 20Th C. African Kota Brass & Wood Reliquary Figure, 1965



Description : Central Africa, Gabon, Kota peoples, Mahongwe group, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An abstract anthropomorphic figure skillfully carved from wood and almost completely covered with thin brass panels that contain incised and stippled decorations. The lower body of the figure is comprised of an angular wooden stem / base - the shoulder covered with brass panels, serving as a neck for the head, an elongated visage with a domed brow and flared headdress and side flanges which symbolize elephant ears. The entire facing surface is covered with brass panels - repousse eyes with scarification marks, circular mouth, and raised nose. This reliquary figure was an important ritual piece for the Kota peoples that would protect the spirits of their ancestors, and these figures were often placed with the deceased as gestures of reverence - strapped to cloth bundles via their slender base. Size: 12.5 L x 2 W x 23.5 H (31.8 cm x 5.1 cm x 59.7 cm) Provenance: private Englewood, Colorado USA collection, ex-Martin Boxer collection, ex-Komor Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, circa 1965 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. #160620
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Estimations(basse-haute) : 1000 USD-1500 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.

À propos du lot n° 68A
Titre : 20Th C. African Kota Brass & Wood Reliquary Figure, PÉRIODE : 1965
Condition report : Pressure fissures on lower body and fissures to verso of head. Inactive insect cavities on verso. Green patina and mineral deposits on brass areas. Nice patina to wood on verso.
Artemis Gallery, Salle de vente , Louisville, US 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Titre de la vente : Fine Art, Ancient Artifacts, Fossils, More!
Date de la vente : 15/06/2022 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Référence de l'enchère : Live Sale

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