Gabonese Furniture

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.

African Hand-Carved Wood Decorative Figurative Reliquary from Gabon 20th Century Offered for sale is an African hand-carved wood decorative reliquary from Gabon dating to the mid-la...

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...

A wonderful, very large elongated Tribal fang mask from Gabon. Hand carved and hand painted using tempura paint. Used in ceremonies, the mask has very ni...

A wonderful Punu wooden door panel (one of the original pair) with the iconic carved female figure circa mid-20th century. These door panels were used for granary in Gabon. The door ...

A truly fantastic, engaging, and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian Figure/ Sculpture made by the Kota (Bakota) pe...

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...

Light masks like these represented the spirit of an ancestor and were used for social control by Ngil, the judiciary association. The facial markings, abstract features and strong, e...

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...

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. ...

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...

Fang Male Reliquary Figure (Bieri Style), Fang-Betsi Subgroup, Gabon, Circa 1950s Carved from dense hardwood, this 19-inch-tall figure with dark, very beautiful patina, stands in a c...

African Kota People, Gabon Carved, Metal Reliquary Pipe on Stand, 20th Century Offered for sale is an African hand-carved wood and hammered metal reliquary pipe on stand from the Ko...

19th-century cast bronze Fang People torque neck collar from Gabon. The opening is 3.75 inches, and the piece weighs over three pounds.

Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood , Gabon 1950 Brown Color

Vide Poche Minimalist in Wood, Gabon 1950 Brown Color

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...

Fang janiform reliquary head, stylized headdress with two drooping locks, pierced base of the neck with triple braided necklace wicker. Gabon, 20th c.

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 ...

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...

Pair of table lamps of "masterpieces of light" designed by Lorenzo Ciompi for Compendio Gallery in 2021 These bronze lamps support a pair of rare an...