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Lot 233 Dα

A KOTA RELIQUARY FIGURE

Auction 1045 - overview Brussels
27.01.2015, 14:00 - African and Oceanic Art
Estimate: 6.000 € - 8.000 €
Result: 7.440 € (incl. premium)

A KOTA RELIQUARY FIGURE
Otala village, Gabon

The elongated brass-covered oval face, broad lateral panels and large crescent crest above all covered with brass, a central vertical band of copper from the eyebrows to the top of the crest, further copper strips radiating outwards on the lateral panels, the reverse with central vertical ridge in high relief, dark patina, remains of pierced lozenge body.
35.5 cm. high