Mitsogho Reliquary Statue From Central Gabon

Interesting reliquary fetish Bumba MITSOGHO or SANGO-TSOGHO from Gabon Light wood with remains of polychromy on the head measuring 43.5 cm in height Two twisted irons planted in the cavity of the torso Figure in bust, originally buried in a basket of bones, this explaining the no representation of the legs. The head with tribal scarifications on the cheeks, the mouth pronounced in a triangle, the closed eyes give off an impression of great serenity, the domed forehead topped with a arete headdress pierced in the middle, the meaning of which I do not know. Ears wide apart Arms folded with hands meeting without touching above the stomach Some traces of old xylophages (the wood has been treated) as well as two cracks which I point out so as not to be criticized This type of reliquary statue is much rarer than the Kota, its face is similar to the famous Punu masks Good condition free shipping worldwide