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Vintage African Gabon Kota Mahongive Reliquary Figure Copper Brass Wood Wire

$ 134.63

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Culture: African
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Gabon
  • Condition: pre owned - good condition for an older piece: wear as expected; wire on top slightly loose as shown in photo; the square base has been repaired as in photo.
  • Modified Item: No
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Handmade: Yes

    Description

    For sale is an African reliquary figure created by the Kota / Mahongive people from Gabon.
    These reliquary figures helped a nomadic society to honor their loved ones after death.
    This figure is made from brass, copper, wire, and wood.
    Measurements are 15 X 5 inches.  It is in good condition with expected wear, repair on base, a bit of wire loose on top (please see photos).
    I have been selling tribal art on ebay since 1999 so buy with confidence.
    Thank you for looking and please browse my store as new art is added often.