African Wood and Metal Reliquary Figure

Description:

African Wood and Metal Reliquary Figure, Gabon, Kota, highly stylized wood abstract form, the large concave oval head flanked by rounded flanges with triangular drops, surmounted by a large crescent shape, with long neck and open diamond-shaped body, the front covered with copper and brass sheathing, the eyes are old brass military buttons, stamped geometric detail, mellow patina, custom stand, ht. 25 in.

Provenance: Leon and Harriet Pomerance collection, New York.
Estimate $10,000-15,000

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