Gabon - African Bakota Reliquary

Gabon - African Bakota Reliquary
Item/Description: Kota Tribe Reliquary Figure. African sculpture features carved wood with a brass and copper overlay. Base is covered in a burlap fabric.
The Bakota, also Kota, people of Congo and Gabon guardian, called Mbulu Ngulu. The figures are carved of wood and covered with intricately woven strips of copper, brass or bronze. (Mahogwe tribe, African Tribal Art)

Material: Wood, brass, copper, burlap

Dimensions: Length: 9"; Width: 5"; Height: 24 7/8". Including base: 9 1/2" x 9 1/4" x 25 3/4"

Condition: Signs of age and wear include surface scratches, denting.

Age: 1960s-1970s

Provenance: JoAnn Young Collection. Purchased from Astro Minerals Limited New York, New York 1989

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