Description: Central Africa, Gabon, Kota peoples, Mahongwe group, ca. 19th to mid-20th century CE. An interesting reliquary figure made from wood, brass, and copper in a highly abstract form. The overall shape is like a shovel, with a wooden handle or neck that is attached to broad spade head. The wooden handle and head are almost completely covered with brass wires, sheets, and rivets. The stylized face is comprised of bulging eyes made of brass bosses, a nasal ridge, and a flat triangle section that suggests a mouth. Thick copper wires are attached vertically along the nose and horizontally across the rest of the head. Reliquaries like this example are important ritual components for the Kota peoples as they would be placed atop a box containing the bones of their ancestors as a gesture of respect.
Price: 2400 USD
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
End Time: 2025-02-12T23:25:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Color: Gold
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Brass / Copper / Wood
Tribe: Kota
Maker: KOTA / MAHONGWE
