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Nice Reliquary Figure
Wood and cupper
Gabon
22 3/4 inches (24 1/2" with the base)
58 cm (62 cm avec la base)
Correct / Fair condition
Kota reliquaries were fixed above a basket called “bwété”. This basket contained the skull and bones of a deceased person of high lineage.
These sculptures were used to house the remains of ancestors and were associated with rituals honoring the deceased. Their unique aesthetic, mixing wood, copper and brass, testifies to the artistic and spiritual richness of Kota culture.
Reserve: $550.00
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $35.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shipping may be subject to VAT. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from Belgium.
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Wood and cupper
Gabon
22 3/4 inches (24 1/2" with the base)
58 cm (62 cm avec la base)
Correct / Fair condition
Kota reliquaries were fixed above a basket called “bwété”. This basket contained the skull and bones of a deceased person of high lineage.
These sculptures were used to house the remains of ancestors and were associated with rituals honoring the deceased. Their unique aesthetic, mixing wood, copper and brass, testifies to the artistic and spiritual richness of Kota culture.
Reserve: $550.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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KOTA Nice Reliquary Figure wooden and cupper african sculpture Gabon
$550.00
$800
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Item located in Belgium$35 shipping in the US
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