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Fine Kota Reliquary Figure
P R O V E N A N C E: The David Abbate (1949-2013) Collection
High 61 cm., wide 25,5 cm.
Gabon, Mahongue
Wood and copper sheets
Mounted on stand
Fine Kota Reliquary Figure, the oval face with central brass cross with oval brass eyes and projecting nose, the copper panels in each quarter of the face with grooved horizontal bands, the rounded side panels and crest above all with embossed double bands of dots about the borders, pierced lozenge body with brass – covered upper section and neck, waisted panel carved at the centre of the back.
