Lot Essay
Perrois (1979, fig.15c) places the origin of this Kota style in the southern region in his category 1.4.
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A KOTA BRASS-COVERED RELIQUARY FIGURE
Pierced crescent panels to each side of the head, deeply grooved mouth, the eyes in relief on an oval panel above the nose, incised ornament about the face and side panels, the pierced lozenge body with dark patina
18¾in. (47.5cm.) high
Pierced crescent panels to each side of the head, deeply grooved mouth, the eyes in relief on an oval panel above the nose, incised ornament about the face and side panels, the pierced lozenge body with dark patina
18¾in. (47.5cm.) high