An Ambete standing reliquary figure, Republic of the Congo/G...
An Ambete standing reliquary figure, Republic of the Congo/Gabon, painted in red, black and white kaolin, the coiffure carved in horizontal grooved bands, a red forehead above an open mouth with metal teeth, the torso with small breasts, a carved circular receptacle to the centre of the back, on black painted legs, 65cm
Footnote: The collection of Eric Mayes.
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An Ambete standing reliquary figure, Republic of the Congo/Gabon, painted in red, black and white kaolin, the coiffure carved in horizontal grooved bands, a red forehead above an open mouth with metal teeth, the torso with small breasts, a carved circular receptacle to the centre of the back, on black painted legs, 65cm
Footnote: The collection of Eric Mayes.
