Tsogho Reliquary

light wood, metal, animal skin, These busts were used in rituals of the "bwiti" initiation society as part of the ancestor cult "mombe". They were placed in baskets containing human bones and magical

The Kota used reliquary guardian figures to protect and identify the revered bones of family ancestors. The Kota believed that the relics of important men and women retain power after death, providing

Fang Byeri Female Reliquary Guardian. Carved wood, feather and beads. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York; Rago, Lambertville, Oct. 19, 2018, Lot 131. Size: 18.5' x 6'' x 5'' (47 x 15 x 13

In the style of a 13th century reliquary. Reliquary measures 7.5 inches tall by six and seven eights inches long by 3.5 inches deep

Wood carved guardian figure ("mbulu ngulu") with brass overlay created by the Kota people of Gabon to stand watch over ancestral relics. Measures 25" x 18" (at the widest point) and is in very good co

A large reliquary crucifix with 12 sealed theca, True Cross, Saint Peter Apostle and Jacobus Major Apostle, and more. All theca with their respective documents signed and dated by Bishop 'Henricus

A Rare Find! This is a nice ornate relic shrine with the 1st class relic of St. Anne, Mother of The Blessed Virgin Mary. The relic shrine is made in brass, polished and lacquered. It measures 7 1/2" h

A very old Bakota Reliquary guardian sculpture with openwork diamond shape body, slender neck, large flattened head with projections adorned with brass wire. There is a primitive face incised into the

Gilded copper bound wood reliquary Chasse, mounted with cabochon gems and saints. Possibly 19th century, Medieval revival. Measures: 5 1/2" H x 7" W x 3 1/4" D.

Continental Silver St. Felicia Reliquary Bust Spanish; set with round, oval and square cut semi-precious gemstones; provenance: purchased from Anthony Scornavacco in St Paul, MN Condition: Very Good,

Pair of Italian Baroque Carved and Painted Wood Reliquary Busts 17th century, comprised of a male and female bust, the male likely Saint Philip Neri, each with a glass-covered, gilt-framed aperture, t

"Saint". Carved, polychromed and gilded wooden reliquary bust. Castilian School. Renaissance. 16th century. The door which guards the relic on the back is preserved. 62 x 42 x 25 cm

35 Ex-Segy Kota Reliquary Figure Kota, Gabun H 35 cm. Bakota Mbulu Ngulu reliquary figure, Gabon, carved of wood and covered with sheets of copper and brass. Fan-shaped head with embellishments, wrapp

Carved, gilded and polychromed wooden reliquary with “estofado” technique. Spanish School. 17th century. In the lower part of the plinth the name of a previous owner is handwritten: "Soy d

This is a nice large Gothic reliquary containing the relic of 'St. Peter the Apostle' as shown. (earth crucifi - Holy Earth/Soil from the burial tomb). "Saint Peter also known as Simon Peter, Simeon,

A small and assembled collection of relics, and reliquary items. A small monstrance, 23 relics of which some come with papers. (L:10 x W:10 x H:24 cm)

A Rare And Important Reliquary Part Of (CROSS) Jesus Christ Crucifix With An Official 1866 Document. This Is A First-Class Relic From Various Generalis. The Relic Is Contained In A Gothic Reliquary St

A Continental gilt metal reliquary cross under glass dome19th centurythe reliquary height 26 1/2in (67.5cm); the dome height 30 1/2in (77.5cm); diameter 17in (43cm) Provenance: Property from the colle

Reliquary bust; After models by JUAN DE JUNI (Joigny, France, 1506 - Valladolid, 1577); 17th century and later. Carved and polychrome wood. It shows damage caused by the passage of time. It has Agatha

Full title: A polychromed and gilt reliquary in the shape of a lady's head, Italy, late 16th C. Description: H. : 50 cm – L. : 43 cm Expert: Cabinet Benoit Bertrand About this sale: Paul De Gran

Male Saint with Beard carved reliquary bust remnant of gesso and polychrome left 16th/17th century height 31 inches

Wood, brass, copper, ancient patina. Kota Mahongwé, Gabon. 24,5x10x6,5cm. Provenance : Private collection; ex collection of Ber en Dal, Holland.

Reliquary. Córdoba, first half of the 18th century.Showcase in gilded wood, with a relic in a silver case and inside a glass tear box with ampoule and sealed Papa bull of Bishop Antonio Caballero y G

A very large and attractive Etruscan terracotta reliquary head, 3rd - 2nd Century BC, wearing an angled headdress, the features well-rendered and detailed. H: 13 1/5 in (33.6cm). A very nice and impre