Sold2016Bakota people, Gabon reliquary; reliquary of the typeBakota people, Gabon reliquary; reliquary of the type that stood atop a bark box of ancestral bones, flat abstract head over a diamond representing a body in extreme stylization, very large example, mSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Kota, Mahongwe, Gabon reliquary carved wood figureA Kota, Mahongwe, Gabon reliquary carved wood figure mounted with a band of hammered metal, overall 30"hSee Sold Price
Sold2016Bakota, Gabon, reliquary for ancestral bones, plainBakota, Gabon, reliquary for ancestral bones, plain example of its type, age uncertain, 21.5"h. Provenance: Retired Southern California Art Professor who collected tribal art beginning in the 1950's iSee Sold Price
Sold2023African Fang Gabon Reliquary StatueAfrican Fang Gabon Reliquary Statue. Some restoration, loss to feet, please see photos. Measures 16 inches H x 5 W x 4 deep.See Sold Price
Sold2016KotaKota, 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 WesternSee Sold Price
Sold2024Reliquary Guardian Figure, Kota, GabonAfrican Tribal Art: Kota People, Gabon: Reliquary Guardian Figure. Brass, copper and iron over a wooden substructure. This form is one of the variants found in the southern Kota group, the Obama. EarlSee Sold Price
Sold2015(lot of 7) African decorative items including two D(lot of 7) African decorative items including two D.R. Congo style clay figural vessels, each surmounteed with a male head with an open mouth and sculpted with zoomorph figures; Gabon reliquary guardiSee Sold Price
Sold2021African Kota Reliquary, GabonAfrican Kota Reliquary, Gabon. carved wood and copper. Size: 15.25'' x 5'' x 4'' (39 x 13 x 10 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2023Bakota Kota reliquary - Gabon - African Art Tribal ArtTitle: Bakota Kota reliquary - Gabon - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: Gabon Dimension: 20,47 Inch Materials: Wood, metal Weight: 2,65 Pounds Item type: ReliquarySee Sold Price
Sold2023Bakota Kota reliquary - Gabon - African Art Tribal ArtTitle: Bakota Kota reliquary - Gabon - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: Mid 20th century Origin: Gabon Dimension: 19,69 Inch Materials: Wood, metal Weight: 2,54 Pounds Item type: Reliquary figure,See Sold Price
Sold2024Nice FANG african figure sculpture statue reliquary GABONFANG GABON - 38 cm (About 15 inches high) Beautiful decorative sculpture Wood Condition: fair Reliquary guardians are emblematic figures in the Fang culture, an African ethnic group mainly establishedSee Sold Price
Sold2021Miniature Reliquary Gabon MAHONGWE Masongo Kota TRIBALNice miniature reliquary of Gabon Mahongwe Copper (or brass) wood, wicker African Tribal Art Height 28 cm (11 inv-ches) Status: correct Beautiful decorative piece The base is not included in the priceSee Sold Price
Sold2021African Bakota Reliquary, GabonAfrican Bakota Reliquary. Hammered verdigris copper over a wood form, on a wooden plinth. Size: 22'' x 11.5'' x 3'' (56 x 29 x 8 cm) Height on Base: 24" (61 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2017Fine Kota ReliquaryFine Kota Reliquary, Gabon, Africa. Metal clad carved wood. Size: 27'' x 13'' x 5'' (69 x 33 x 13 cm). Provenance: ex New York private ethnographic arts collection. Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction.See Sold Price
Sold2017Kota ReliquaryKota Reliquary. Gabon, Africa. Metal clad carved wood. Size: 16'' x 5.5'' x 3'' (41 x 14 x 8 cm); 16.25", 41 cm (height with stand). Provenance: ex New York private ethnographic arts collection. Note:See Sold Price
Sold2022Kota African Reliquary, Copper and WoodKota African Reliquary, Copper and Wood. Tag Reads: Bakota Reliquary, Gabon, Circa 1950, Picard CFAAA/PFAAA R79. Approximately 26.3125H x 9.0625W x 5.5625D in.See Sold Price
Sold20172 Kota reliquary objects. c.20th century.A group of 2 Kota reliquary objects. c.20th century. ++ Kota style brass reliquary Gabon. 29" x 10". ++ Kota style reliquary Gabon. 45" x 18 1/2".See Sold Price
Sold20162 Central African objects. Kota, Songe. c.20th.A pair of central African objects. A: Gabon, Kota(reliquary), B: DRC, Janus Songe figure. c.20th century. A: 32" B: 28". In most cases the date is a 20th century attribution is an indication of stylisSee Sold Price
Sold20173 Old Kota Reliquaries3 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 1See Sold Price
Sold20175 Old Kota Reliquaries5 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.See Sold Price
Sold20172 Kota Reliquaries2 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 loSee Sold Price
Sold2021Kota Mahongwe Reliquary Figure Gabon African. AppliedKota Mahongwe Reliquary Figure Gabon African. Applied metalwork over wood. Height 31inSee Sold Price
Sold2024Fang Byeri Reliquary Head, GabonCarved wood Byeri cult ancestor figure, guardian of reliquary material. Black, hard wood embellished with metal tacks and sheet copper. On custom gallery stand. Total height, with stand, approx. 18".See Sold Price
Sold2024Fang Bieri Reliquary Head, GabonAs is placed as guardian over ancestral relics, this example with unusual coiffure that suggests a colonial wig. Desiccation crack to forehead. Deep rich patina. Appears to have age. Long neck ringedSee Sold Price
2 days LeftDreweatts Donnington PrioryA BAROQUE CARVED AND PAINTED RELIQUARY BUST, SPANISH OR FRENCH£300
Oct 05Ripley AuctionsRoman oval wax relief intaglio reliquary medallion, 1797. 4 1/4"H x 3 1/2"W$20(2 bids)
Oct 17Galerie Zacke A ROCK CRYSTAL AND GOLD RELIQUARY IN THE FORM OF A STUPA, ANCIENT REGION OF GANDHARA, 1ST-3RD€1,000
Oct 17Galerie Zacke AN EXTREMELY RARE SILVER REPOUSSE 'THOUSAND BUDDHA' RELIQUARY STUPA, ANCIENT REGION OF GANDHARA€7,500
Oct 06Life Antiques LimitedCrusader- Holy Land Reliquary Cross Pendant, Circa 10th-12th Century AD.£80