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Kota Reliquary Figure Gabon, Christies Provenance

$25,000
£19,113.83
€22,015.27
CA$35,032.67
A$39,110.68
CHF 20,493.41
MX$478,753.07
NOK 260,266.46
SEK 245,398.23
DKK 164,302.24

About the Item

Kota Reliquary of classic form. Brass and iron over wood. On an old base, with an old number label. Ex Estate of Willliam Kohler, Christies NY 'Important Tribal Art' Nov 20 1997.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Primitive (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c.1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sharon, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3438335790292

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