Reliquary Guardian Figure (Mbulu Ngulu) Kota People
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Description
The Kota used reliquary guardian figures to protect and identify the revered bones of family ancestors. The Kota believed that the relics of important men and women retain power after death, providing protection and good fortune to an individual's descendants.Was used in areas, such as Ogooué-Lolo province, Central Africa, Gabon, Africa. From the estate of Timothy Koock. Item ships from Austin, Tx.
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Reliquary Guardian Figure (Mbulu Ngulu) Kota People
Estimate $75,000 - $150,000
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