Reliquiarfigur, "bwete"

72 Reliquiar-Figur (?) Tsogo / Vuvi, Gabun Gesockelt (base included) Holz. H 70 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. CHF 2 000 / 4 000 EUR 1 720 / 3 440

Wood and copper figure with concave, spade-shaped face, the features simplified to two copper cabochon, the nose a subtle extension of the cranial ridge. Thin strips of copper cover each side of the f

African Mahongwe Bakota Reliquary Bwete Figure. This “Osseyba” sculpture is from the Kota Tribe in Gabon, Africa. It stands 26.5 inches tall. and is constructed of wood, copper/brass & fib

This is a very old and field used Mask from the Vuvi ethnic group, central Gabon, Africa. A carved wooden mask with white and red kaolin clay pigment, and classic treatment to the eyes and brow, with

Ca. first half 20thC. Copper and wood remains intact with deep patina and surface encrustation/oxidation. Apparently no breaks or repairs. This item(s) is used, and will show multiple areas of age app

Ca. last half 20thC. Very good with water stains on the carved wood base handle. Copper wrap complete, with original verdigris surface. These cult objects were banned by colonial powers, between the y

Date: 1970's Origin/Tribe: Gabon - Africa Material: Wood Dimensions: 31 Additional Information: A mask with 6 eyes of the Kwele tribe from Gabon. The mask is made in wood and painted with kaolin in wh

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

A Vuvi ancestor (moghondzi) mask. Gabon, Central Africa. According to research such masks were traditionally used during bwete/bwiti initiation ceremonies for young people in the community. Wood, kaol

A Vuvi ancestor (moghondzi) mask. Gabon, Central Africa. Early to Mid 20th century. According to research such masks were used during bwete/bwiti initiation ceremonies for young people in the communit

A Vuvi ancestor (moghondzi) mask. Gabon, Central Africa. Early to Mid 20th century. According to research such masks were used during bwete/bwiti initiation ceremonies for young people in the communit

A Tsogo carved wooden mask, Gabon, Central Africa. Early to Mid 20th century. According to research such masks were used during bwete/bwiti initiation ceremonies for young people in the community. Woo

A Rare Vuvi Bwete Society Ceremonial Drum from Gabon, Africa. A very tall carved wooden cylindrical drum with two mask faces and a animal hide drum skin, that still has playable tone.The Vuvi are rule

A wonderfully abstract oval shaped mask with 6 carved eyes, long snout and well worn surface. Such masks were used by the Kwele peoples during Bwete rituals which involved ingesting psychoactive plant

A Vuvi ancestor (moghondzi) mask. Gabon, Central Africa. Early to Mid 20th century. According to research such masks were used during bwete/bwiti initiation ceremonies for young people in the communit

A Tsogo carved wooden mask, Gabon, Central Africa. Early to Mid 20th century. According to research such masks were used during bwete/bwiti initiation ceremonies for young people in the community. Woo

A Rare Vuvi Bwete ritual mask, Gabon, Africa. Carved wooden mask with kaolin clay painted surface and traditional stylized face, large raised brow, almond shaped eyes and incised scars. The first comp

A wonderfully abstract oval shaped mask with 6 carved eyes, long snout and well worn surface. Such masks were used by the Kwele peoples during Bwete rituals which involved ingesting psychoactive plant

Central African, Kota people of Gabon, carved wood reliquary figure of Bwete type, mounted with incised brass fittings depicting an anthropomorphic figure wearing a crescent moon shaped headdress, cir

Large Bwete association type mask, with slanting, almond eyes in a heart shaped face, the stylized horns rising from the top of the head and joining below the face. Carved wood with kaolin pigment. Ap

Like their neighbours (Kota, Fang and Punu), the Vuvi worship and venerate ancestors through a number of rituals and ceremonies called bwete to ensure the protection and survival of the village. The s

Excellent tribal African Mahongwe/Kota bwite/bwete reliquary figure from Gabon/DRC. Good condition as shown with age-appropriate surface wear, patina. We Do Not Provide In-House Shipping!Please reach

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

Mahongwe, Gabun H 34 cm. Provenienz: - Velte, Golfe-Juan (?). - Georges Frederick Keller, New York / Paris (1899-1981). - Paolo Morigi, Magliaso. - Rudolf und Leonore Blum, Zumikon. Publiziert: - Mori