Reliquary Kota Boho-na-bwete Gabon Congo

Statue guardian of the reliquary among the Kota, beautiful patina and fine work of brassware, height with base 56 cm, good general condition, some wear and discreet attack of xylophage. This statue has a fairly simple shape corresponding to the Shamaye subgroup, I liked its serious face with very expressive features, the very rounded forehead, the eyes made of bone or ivory rounds, the beautiful patina on the copper and especially on the back, crusty and dark, with beautiful indigenous restorations, estimated dating from the middle of the last century. Interesting information, according to Louis Perrois the sacred part is the bones, the statues are secondary and were often exchanged for Western trinkets which they were very fond of, they just had to recommend one to the sculptor. Do not hesitate to contact me for any information, transport information, negotiations, etc.