KOTA OBAMBA, Gabon. - Lot 104

Lot n° 104
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KOTA OBAMBA, Gabon. - Lot 104
KOTA OBAMBA, Gabon. Wood, brass, copper. This “Mbulu Ngulu” reliquary guardian figure is distinguished by its architectural construction, based on a subtle balance of volumes and lines; the crescent-shaped headdress and the lateral protrusions are characteristic of the Obamba subgroup. The oval-shaped face is defined by copper strips arranged horizontally with great regularity. The almond-shaped, elongated eyes, the straight nose, and the absence of a mouth give the face a contemplative and introspective expression. In its lower section, the figure rests on an openwork diamond-shaped structure that served as a connection to the bark container holding the bones. This connection between the figure and the reliquary box underscores its role as guardian of the relics and mediator between the world of the ancestors and that of the living. Late 19th–early 20th century. 50 x 26 cm. (cracks, abrasions, missing pieces). Expert: Christian NJIENSI
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