Bakota Wood And Metal Strips Guardian Figure Gabon

$500 · Offered by Second Story Books · No longer available

Gabon. A guardian figure from Gabon is carved from wood, covered with hammered metal strips, and mounted on a later custom wooden stand. The elongated oval face, arched openwork eyes, geometric facial planes, and diamond-textured coiffure are characteristic features of Kota ancestor figures, which are typically associated with reliquary ensembles. Dimensions approximately 29 x 12 x 2 inches In Very Good condition. The metal strips exhibit oxidation, surface wear,

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