Reliquary Kota - Gabon

Large old reliquary with traces of use height 73cm width 34cm Figure of ancestor reliquary in half round bump. Wood core with brown and shiny patina in places of use Carved diamond on the back (sacred boat?) Finely scissored yellow copper plate fixed by curved points traces of oxidation and minor minor gaps that I point out so as not to have any the reproach Large expressive almond eyes with a threatening copper red mouth and eyebrows on the crown of the head beautiful balance of shapes giving a strange refined and cruel strength free shipping worldwide

7 500 €