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Guardian figure of a Kota reliquary
Gabon
Copper and brass p…
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107
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Guardian figure of a Kota reliquary
Gabon
Copper and brass p…
See original version (French)
Estimate €30,000 - €40,000
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Description
Guardian figure of a Kota reliquary
Gabon
Copper and brass plated wood. Height 43 cm
Beautiful old sculpture of the classic Mbulu Ngulu type
belonging to group 9 of A. and F. Chaffin's classification.
The whole is remarkably constructed with an imbrication of curved lines
lines, triangles and lozenges, enhanced by the subtle effects of copper and brass
The subtle effects of copper and brass plating give it a beautiful "cubist" effect.
A classic lozenge in slight relief, separated vertically by a perforated bar
is visible on the back. Beautiful patina.
Provenance :
- Acquired from Galerie Vérité (Paris)
29 June 1954 by a previous owner.
- Collection of an amateur couple
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