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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

Kota Reliquary Figure Gabon, Christies Provenance
Kota Reliquary Figure Gabon, Christies Provenance

Kota Reliquary Figure Gabon, Christies Provenance

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

Reliquary Kota, Gabon, 1925
Reliquary Kota, Gabon, 1925

Reliquary Kota, Gabon, 1925

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

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

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

Wood

Rare Gabonese African Harp
Rare Gabonese African Harp

Rare Gabonese African Harp

Exceptional Ceremonial Knife Kota Gabon not Congo People Type Onzil Musele Osele
Located in Leuven, BE
Beautiful rare Museum quality large antique bird knife of the Kota people type osele/musele onzil Tribe: Kota Country Gabon Period: Late 19th / early 20th century. Type knife : o...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Gabonese Tribal Art

Materials

Copper, Iron

Exceptional Ceremonial Knife Kota Gabon not Congo People Type Onzil Musele Osele
Exceptional Ceremonial Knife Kota Gabon not Congo People Type Onzil Musele Osele

Exceptional Ceremonial Knife Kota Gabon not Congo People Type Onzil Musele Osele

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

Rare Gabon Mask From Tsogho Peoples with Character, Central Africa
Rare Gabon Mask From Tsogho Peoples with Character, Central Africa

Rare Gabon Mask From Tsogho Peoples with Character, Central Africa

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

A Serene Vuvi Mask
A Serene Vuvi Mask

A Serene Vuvi Mask

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 Danced Black Wood Mask From the Guro Peoples Ivory Coast Bird on top
Early Danced Black Wood Mask From the Guro Peoples Ivory Coast Bird on top

Early Danced Black Wood Mask From the Guro Peoples Ivory Coast Bird on top

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. Report : a lack of wood on one foo...
Category

1980s Vintage Gabonese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

A Tribal Art Byeri Fang Sculpture Gabon 1980's
A Tribal Art Byeri Fang Sculpture Gabon 1980's

A Tribal Art Byeri Fang Sculpture Gabon 1980's

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

Warrior ax, adze from the Fang tribe, Gabon, 19th century
Warrior ax, adze from the Fang tribe, Gabon, 19th century

Warrior ax, adze from the Fang tribe, Gabon, 19th century

Ancient Fang Sword Ntsakh Ou Fa Fang People Gabon African Art Congo 19th Century
Located in Leuven, BE
Very old and exceptional Fang short sword People: Fang Gabon - Cameroon - Equitorial Guinea Period: Mid 19th Century - 1880 Length: 59 cm with scabbard / 54 cm without scabbard Very ...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Gabonese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Ancient Fang Sword Ntsakh Ou Fa Fang People Gabon African Art Congo 19th Century
Ancient Fang Sword Ntsakh Ou Fa Fang People Gabon African Art Congo 19th Century

Ancient Fang Sword Ntsakh Ou Fa Fang People Gabon African Art Congo 19th Century

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