Important Janus kota reliquary figure, Gabon.

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Important Janus kota reliquary figure, Gabon.

Name: Important Janus kota reliquary figure, Gabon.
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: YMYZ0UGEDS
Price: 4500 EUR
Availability: InStock

By Gallery ETHNIC ART GALLERY

4.500 € 2.250 €

50%

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Less than 3 Kota reliquary figures are double-sided, so they are called Janus: MBULU-VITI.
Our old example measures 44cm and can reasonably be dated to the beginning of the 20th century. Wooden core plated with copper or brass with eyes maintained on both sides by nineteenth century milking gun screws. The patina of use and time is quite remarkable and not artificial or mystified by some subterfuge often very crude. It is worth noting the quality of the stapling of the copper pieces on the very dry wood of the sculpture. The jamb is incomplete with more or less old accidents with repairs of various skills. The metal base is recent.

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Additional Information

Condition	Good
Style	Tribal Art (African Usuels and Rituals items of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Usuels and Rituals items 20th century)
Country of origin	Gabon