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African Kota Reliquary Figure, Gabon
Located in New York, NY
Kota people, wood reliquary figure, 20th century, Gabon / Republic of Congo, of geometric form with
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Kota Reliquary Figure, Gabon
African Kota Reliquary Figure, Gabon

African Kota Reliquary Figure, Gabon

H 33 in W 10.5 in D 6 in
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted African Kota 12x16 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Every inch of this rug is a labor of love, meticulously hand-knotted by skilled artisans in Nepal. The design reflects a modern, abstract motif, which gracefully merges with timeless...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted African Kota 12x16 Rug
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted African Kota 12x16 Rug

Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted African Kota 12x16 Rug

W 144 in L 192 in
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted African Kota 12x16 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Every inch of this rug is a labor of love, meticulously hand-knotted by skilled artisans in Nepal. The design reflects a modern, abstract motif, which gracefully merges with timeless...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted African Kota 12x16 Rug
Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted African Kota 12x16 Rug

Luxury Modern Hand-Knotted African Kota 12x16 Rug

W 144 in L 192 in
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly fantastic, engaging, and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian
Category

Mid-20th Century Gabonese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Copper

African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture

African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture

H 28 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
African 'Gabon' Kota People of Sebe Valley Reliquary Pipe, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
African (Gabon) Kota People of Sebe Valley Reliquary Pipe, 20th century Offered for sale is an
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20th Century Gabonese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Copper

African 'Gabon' Kota People of Sebe Valley Reliquary Pipe, 20th Century
African 'Gabon' Kota People of Sebe Valley Reliquary Pipe, 20th Century

African 'Gabon' Kota People of Sebe Valley Reliquary Pipe, 20th Century

H 23.75 in W 5.5 in D 8.75 in
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
because we did not have it appraised. This African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota (Bakota
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Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art

African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art

H 25.75 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Exceptional Kota Reliquary collected in situ in 1925, Gabon
Located in Paris, FR
This exceptional Kota reliquary comes from the Mahogwe tribe who lives on the river Ogooué in Gabon
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Vintage 1920s Gabonese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Kota Reliquary collected in situ in 1925, Gabon
Exceptional Kota Reliquary collected in situ in 1925, Gabon

Exceptional Kota Reliquary collected in situ in 1925, Gabon

H 16.54 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

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American Wall Sculpture in Bronze Signed by Giovanni Schoeman, 1970s
By Giovanni Schoeman
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous wall sculpture of cast bronze and other mixed metals in the Brutalist style made by Giovanni Schoeman (1940-1980s). The wall sculpture is called "Cyclone" and shows an imag...
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American Wall Sculpture in Bronze Signed by Giovanni Schoeman, 1970s
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African Wood Carved Dogon Fertility Figure Sculpture Statue with Custom Stand
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A very engaging and beautifully weathered fertility sculpture/ statue by the Dogon people of inland West Africa who today reside primarily in Mali. The Dogon peoples are best known f...
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African Wood Carved Dogon Fertility Figure Sculpture Statue with Custom Stand
African Wood Carved Dogon Fertility Figure Sculpture Statue with Custom Stand

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H 20.5 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Mehraban African Tuareg Mat
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Rug Number 31647 Size 4' 7" X 5' 9" Design Tuareg Collection Antique/Vintage Material Reed & Leather Texture Pile Weave Origin Africa Age Antique/Vintage
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Antique Swedish Hand-Painted Decorative Three-Panel Glass Screen
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
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Antique Swedish Hand-Painted Decorative Three-Panel Glass Screen
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18th century GERMAN POWDER CONTAINER IN BONE , CIRCULAR CARVINGS OF BAKANAKES
Located in Valladolid, ES
We want to present a beautiful recently arrived powder container that has left us speechless due to its particularity, it is O-shaped. Dating from around the 19th century and coming...
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18th century GERMAN POWDER CONTAINER IN BONE , CIRCULAR CARVINGS OF BAKANAKES
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18th century GERMAN POWDER CONTAINER IN BONE , CIRCULAR CARVINGS OF BAKANAKES

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Large Hand Carved Signed Wood Jungle Wildlife Animal Scene Totem Sculpture Pole
Located in Studio City, CA
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Large Hand Carved Signed Wood Jungle Wildlife Animal Scene Totem Sculpture Pole
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Tall Wooden Tribal Fang Mask of Ngil Brown, Creme and Red Colored Gabon 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Very expressive and modern looking mask (sculptur). The powdery colors and the reduced shape underline the beauty of the object. Fang mask of Ngil In the category of great African...
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Vintage 1970s Gabonese Tribal Tribal Art

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Tall Wooden Tribal Fang Mask of Ngil Brown, Creme and Red Colored Gabon 1970s
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Located in Torquay, GB
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Located in Nuernberg, DE
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Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1930s
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H 3.75 in W 5.25 in D 2.38 in
Antique Chinese Export Black Lacquer Tea Caddy
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A stunning antique Qing Dynasty Chinese export twin canister tea caddy / decorative table box. circa 1860 Hand-crafted in China for the European market when rare and exotic oriental...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Tea Caddies

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Mehraban African Tuareg Mat
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Senufo Granary Door Depicting Series of Animals and Masks
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This fine example of an early Senufo granary door from the Ivory Coast dates back to the first quarter of the twentieth century. Decorated with a series of carved animals and masks, ...
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Located in Nuernberg, DE
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Located in Nuernberg, DE
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African Reliquary Kota Large Bronze Sculpture from Gabon, Mbulu-Ngulu
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This unusual bronze sculpture is unique in African art. It is from the pre-colonial period of the
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Reliquary Bakota, Gabon, Haut-Ogoouée
Located in Paris, FR
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Reliquary Bakota, Gabon, Haut-Ogoouée

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H 28.35 in W 16.54 in D 5.12 in
Accumulation of African Kota Sculptures - Original Handsigned Lithograph
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Accumulation of African Kota Sculptures - Original Handsigned Lithograph
Accumulation of African Kota Sculptures - Original Handsigned Lithograph

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H 29.93 in W 22.05 in
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
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African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
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African Sculpture Kota Reliquary Figure

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H 23.5 in W 12 in D 6 in
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Located in Studio City, CA
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Located in Hudson, NY
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Early 20th Century Kota Reliquary Figure

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Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Located in Miami, FL
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Traditional Primitive Tribal Art Bakota Reliquary Figure from Gabon, Africa

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H 21 in W 9.5 in D 4.75 in
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Reliquary Mask by Kota-Mahongwe (Style of)

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Located in Chicago, IL
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African Sculpture, Double Faced Reliquary Figure from Gabon

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H 22 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
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Located in Long Island City, NY
the Kota People.
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African Ancestral Guardian Figure of Sheet Brass and Wood
African Ancestral Guardian Figure of Sheet Brass and Wood

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H 25 in W NaN in
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Located in New York, NY
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Heavy Cast Bronze Currency from Gabon, West-Central Africa
Heavy Cast Bronze Currency from Gabon, West-Central Africa

Heavy Cast Bronze Currency from Gabon, West-Central Africa

H 20 in W 18 in D 11 in
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African Kota For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the African kota you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every African kota was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer African kota, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. You’ll likely find more than one African kota that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arman produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an African Kota?

The average selling price for an African kota at 1stDibs is $2,495, while they’re typically $594 on the low end and $14,750 for the highest priced.

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