A GROUP OF TWO AFRICAN KOTA COPPER COVERED WOOD

A GROUP OF TWO AFRICAN KOTA COPPER COVERED WOOD RELIQUARY FIGURES, GABON, 20TH CENTURY, one with applied brassy golden paint finish on an arched crest trimmed in continuous impressed dots, centering a triangular panel of cross hatched alternating blank lozenges, mounted on an oval head with large forehead enclosing a vertical central band of dots, over a recessed concave face with two bone disc eyes and a short pointed nose above cheeks of diagonal reeding, flanked by large flat curved panels continuing dot trim and dissected by flaring twist reeded bands over a baseband of zig-zags suspending cylindrical pendants, raised on a short rectangular torso covered in cushion diamond form patterned copper sheeting, ending on open diamond formed legs bent at knees and wearing basketweave decorated knee britches height: 24"; together with another Kota figure in Mahongwe style and spade form with arched crest above domed eyes on copper strip applied sides suspending cylindrical pendants, flanking a thin flaring nose on a vertical panel with "X" details, raised on a short square form torso covered in matching strips and ending on open lozenge formed legs covered in copper sheets, elevated on a dome form wood base. Height: 12 1/2" Provenance: Estate of Ross Gibson Wandrey, Houston, Texas
Condition Report: Each is in good condition for Kota figures of this age, use, and materials including but not limited to uneven patina, oxidized areas, spots, dings, surface buildup, and general wear. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."