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Place of Origin: Gabonese
Kota Reliquary Figure Gabon, Christies Provenance
Located in Sharon, CT
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.
Category
1890s Primitive Antique Gabonese Tribal Art
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited with its truncated almond-shaped face, is made of wound copper, hammered brass and wood. Reliquary figures were used as guardians to protect the revered bones of venerated family ancestors and leaders and ward off unwanted spirits. These figures are meant to embody intense powers and were also commonly used in communal rites and ritual performances.
This particular piece came from an American collector who traveled the African continent and collected African artifacts for over 50 years. This piece has a beautiful, organically aged patina acquired naturally over time and use. It is mounted on a custom wooden display stand. We believe it dates back to the early to mid-1900s but could be older. We are listing as 20th century because we did not have it appraised.
This African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota (Bakota) Mohongwe Peoples decorative art would clearly stand out as part of a collection or by itself in any setting. Truly unique, eye-catching and engaging.
Dimensions on stand: 25 3/4" High, 7" Wide, 5 1/2" Deep
Kota Reliquary...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Gabonese Tribal Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Reliquary Kota, Gabon, 1925
Located in Paris, FR
This exceptional Kota reliquary comes from the Mahogwe tribe, which lives along the Ogooué River in Gabon. The Mahogwe are part of the Kota ethnic group located in the northeastern r...
Category
1920s Tribal Vintage Gabonese Tribal Art
Materials
Brass
$26,084
Early Danced Black Wood Mask From the Guro Peoples Ivory Coast Bird on top
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Danced Black Wood Mask From the Guro Peoples Ivory Coast Bird on top. Finely carved mask with carved open eyes, and pointed nose and slightly smiling mouth.
It is in good co...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Gabonese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Early Round Wood Yela M'Bole Mask DRC Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid century danced light wood round mask from the Yela or M'bole people, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. Finely carved mask with carved raised eyes and diagonal scarif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Gabonese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
A Serene Vuvi Mask
Located in London, GB
A Serene Vuvi Mask
Wood, polychrome, pigment
Gabon
Early 20th Century
Size: 28cm high - 11 ins high
Provenance:
Ex collection Bertil and Eva Berg, Gothenburg, Sweden
Ex Privat...
Category
Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$32,000
Kumu Wood Mask Orange/Faded White Quadrant or Maniema Region DRC Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid century danced light wood mask from the Kumu or Maniema region, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa with face divided into four opposing quadrants with orange and trace...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Gabonese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
A Tribal Art Byeri Fang Sculpture Gabon 1980's
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Tribal Art Byeri Fang Sculpture Gabon 1980's
Very nice decorative sculpture.
Beautiful black and shade of red.
Late work from Southern Gabon.
Repo...
Category
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Materials
Wood
Rare Gabonese African Harp
Located in New York, NY
A rare figurative harp from made by the Vuvi or Tsogo people of Gabon. It is an instrument traditionally played by young men and boys. These rare instruments are well known for their...
Category
20th Century Gabonese Tribal Art
Materials
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Rare Gabon Mask From Tsogho Peoples with Character, Central Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early and rare mask from Gabon, Central Africa, created by the Tsogho peoples. Powerful large mask with carved open eyes, and black painted eyes above, below heavy carved eyebrows. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Gabonese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Warrior ax, adze from the Fang tribe, Gabon, 19th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
An warior axe from the Fang tribe (Gabon) with a rich aged using patina from the 19th century
Totally uncleaned blade
Length wooden handle 49 cm, iron blade 15.5 x 10.5 cm
Tribal pat...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Gabonese Tribal Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
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