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A SOUTHERN KOTA RELIQUARY FIGURE
The brass-covered oval face with enbossed mouth and attached domed eyes, the surrounding crest with double band of dots about the border, domed ridge to the back of the head, pierced lozenge body, brass ring about the neck, glossy black patina, remains of old collection label
45cm. high
The brass-covered oval face with enbossed mouth and attached domed eyes, the surrounding crest with double band of dots about the border, domed ridge to the back of the head, pierced lozenge body, brass ring about the neck, glossy black patina, remains of old collection label
45cm. high
Provenance
Dr. Gaston Durville, Paris
Literature
Perrois, L., Arts du Gabon, Arnouville, 1979, p.168, fig.162
Special notice
Import VAT applies; the total amount payable is 127.5% of the hammer price.