"Ceremonial Bell Of Ancient Court Kota Of Gabon"
Very large old ceremonial bell measuring 93cm high (which is quite exceptional) Elegantly fashioned iron gong is surmounted by a carved wooden handle depicting a Kota reliquary head covered on its face with copper Very beautiful work of copper braids on the body the eyes are made of bone Traditional ritual bell used in the rituals of the initiation brotherhood The patina attests to the age of this piece and the bell rings with a beautiful sound Very good quality of execution showing the importance that we were able to give this piece free shipping worldwide