K. OTA - Sampan

KOTA Gabon throwing knife In the shape of a bird's head - Sizes: H:350 mm L: 440 mm² - Weight (K): 0,78kg - Condition: After verification - normal wear - no restoration - no repair

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

Wood carved guardian figure ("mbulu ngulu") with brass overlay created by the Kota people of Gabon to stand watch over ancestral relics. Measures 25" x 18" (at the widest point) and is in very good co

Reliquiarfigur, "mbulu ngulu" Kota-Ndassa, Gabun Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Kupferlegierungen.. H 51 cm. Provenienz: - Adalbert von Alföldy, Eislingen. - Liselotte Spuida, Pfronten. - Auktionsh

35 Ex-Segy Kota Reliquary Figure Kota, Gabun H 35 cm. Bakota Mbulu Ngulu reliquary figure, Gabon, carved of wood and covered with sheets of copper and brass. Fan-shaped head with embellishments, wrapp

D:22cm H:7cm

D:18cm H:12cm

Wood, brass, copper, ancient patina. Kota Mahongwé, Gabon. 24,5x10x6,5cm. Provenance : Private collection; ex collection of Ber en Dal, Holland.

Reliquiar-Figur, "mbulu-ngulu" Kota, Gabun Gesockelt / with custom base Holz, Bronze, Kupfer. H 51 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Maria Wyss, Basel. - Roger Budin (19128-2005), Genf. Die zweidimensionale K

3 Old Kota Reliquaries. Gabon, Africa. Copper clad carved wood. Ranging in size from: 25.25" H (w/ stand) 24'' x 10.5'' x 1.75'' (61 x 27 x 4 cm) to 19.75"H (w/ stand) 18'' x 7.25'' x 6'' (46 x 18 x 1

Kota Mahongwe Reliquary Figure Gabon African. Applied metalwork over wood. Height 31in

Kota, Gabon, Reliquary, wood with a skin of brass applied over it in hammered sheets and strips, the form a stylized large head over a small diamond-shaped body, a form much-appreciated by the Western

5 Kota Reliquaries. Gabon, Africa. Metal clad carved wood. Largest size: 23.25'' x 11.5'' x 1.5'' (59 x 29 x 4 cm). Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots will start at $50.

Central Africa, Gabon, Kota people, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A large wooden helmet mask, hand carved and made from multiple pieces of wood. The mask has a tall crest running from front to bac

40 L'art Kota. Les figures de reliquaire Chaffin, Alain & Françoise Meudon: Alain et Françoise Chaffin (1979). ISBN: none French text 348 pages Numerous b/w illustrations Hardcover with dust jacket

2 Kota Reliquaries. Gabon, Africa. Metal clad carved wood. Largest size: 25"H (w/ stand) 23.5'' x 13'' x 2.25'' (60 x 33 x 6 cm). Stands Included. Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lo

Central Africa, Gabon, Kota peoples, Mahongwe group, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An interesting finial of an abstract anthropomorphic figure skillfully carved from wood and almost complete

A Kota or Ndzabi knife The handle wrapped in wire, with a cone-shaped wood end, a spur above the handle projects out, below the bulbous blade with a triangular cutout, mounted. ht. 11 in. Footnotes:

This graceful painting depicts a famous figure of the court of Kota, Zalim Singh (1740–1823) of the Jhala clan, an influential politician and a great patron of the arts. For several years, he h

20th century, Gabon, heavy cast bronze, grooved circular shape, one with stand. This lot to be sold on day 3, Friday, October 5 (Lots 2021-2601) 6 x 5 in. From the Complete and Important Collection o

A Fine Kota guardian figure of copper over wood. Gabon, West Africa. On custom gallery stand. The figure measures approx. 26 1/2 inches tall. x 12 inches wide. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1

A Kota, Mahongwe, Gabon reliquary carved wood figure mounted with a band of hammered metal, overall 30"h

20th C. Kota People "Mbuto" Type Mask. Gabon, W. Africa. Shows good age and use with several areas of village repair showing patina back over-top the broken areas. The KotaIn Kota wear these masks in

Kota Gabon Mbulu-ngulu Reliquary Figure, circa early 20th Century. Copper banded figure with protruding eyes and nose. Design on copper base, wood footing. Dimensions: 15" H; Weight: 2 lb. Provenance: