細節
A KOTA RELIQUARY FIGURE, mbulu ngulu
Franceville
Crest and side flanges of semi-circular form with ridges and herring bone motifs in embossed brass, the face with central cross motif, crescent eyes triangular nose with exaggerated bridge bisecting top of the face, diagonal lines in four quadrants, upper portion of lozenge shaped body covered in patterned brass
22¾in. (57.8cm.)
Franceville
Crest and side flanges of semi-circular form with ridges and herring bone motifs in embossed brass, the face with central cross motif, crescent eyes triangular nose with exaggerated bridge bisecting top of the face, diagonal lines in four quadrants, upper portion of lozenge shaped body covered in patterned brass
22¾in. (57.8cm.)
來源
Somerset Maugham, London