Sango reliquary (Kota type). Gabon. - Lot 305

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Sango reliquary (Kota type). Gabon. - Lot 305
Sango reliquary (Kota type). Gabon. Carved wood, hammered copper and brass, metal nails, wooden base (added later). A reliquary figure with an ovoid head sheathed in plates of hammered copper and brass, featuring a stylized face marked by large circular eyes and a mouth crossed by horizontal slats. The long, ringed neck, also covered in metal, rests on an openwork diamond-shaped base, a typical feature of Sango-type Kota reliquaries. Antique patina, natural oxidation of the metal, and wear consistent with prolonged ritual use. Condition: Good Height: 30 cm Width: 10.5 cm Weight: 520 grs
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