Reliquary figure (1) - Copper, Wood - Gabon - 2nd half 20th century

KOTA reliquary figure The guardian figures of ancestor relics are well known and much sought-after. They present a wide variety of styles, depending on the sub-regions. The present figure is in NDASA style. This variant, although it retains the traditional cross-dress with a crest and 2 rounded side shells, nevertheless presents an entirely convex face with a pattern tending towards aggressive realism; a rounded forehead with slats, chubby face, almond-shaped eyes. Very good condition. Provenance : Private Belgian collection Certification on request Shipping : Insured, tracked and traced Pick up possible at our gallery in Brussels (Sablon)