Kota Reliquary From Gabon

Majestic and Superb ancient Mbulu Ngulu Kota reliquary from Gabon Height 46cm missing part of the base Wood covered with Brass and copper bone eyes rusty iron ring around the neck wood eroded on the back by its age sold with base Large staples allow to fixed the plates to the wooden core it is to be compared to the part number 125 page 224 of the reference book of the Art Kota de Chaffin classified in group 17 There are also similarities to the very particular style of Samangoy and Koba of which we know about fifteen copies. Having beautiful proportions, the convex face is dominated by a domed overhanging front forming a visor. The side caps have cylindrical pendants. The crescent surmounting the face is decorated in relief with geometric patterns and cabochons A rare thing, a band of brass decorated with prominent balls surrounds the top of the skull On the back a diamond in relief Mr Perrois attributes this style of Kota to the Obamba or Mindumu groups located in the region of France city free shipping worldwide