
AFRICAN KOTA BRASS OVERLAID WOOD ANCESTRAL FIGURE ON
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Reliquary Guardian Figure (Mbulu Ngulu), Kota peoples of Gabon in west-central Africa along the Ogowe River and in the northwestern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Used to protect the revered bones of family ancestors, which are preserved in basketry bundles, the mbulu ngulu stood atop this bundle. 18 1/2" tall. Good condition. Provenance: From a Private Collection, VT.
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AFRICAN KOTA BRASS OVERLAID WOOD ANCESTRAL FIGURE ON
Estimate $800 - $1,200
Nov 13, 2020
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3205: AFRICAN KOTA BRASS OVERLAID WOOD ANCESTRAL FIGURE ON
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•1 BidEst. $800 - $1,200•Starting Price $250
Tribal Arts AuctionNov 13, 2020 11:00 AM ESTBuyer's Premium 20%
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Reliquary Guardian Figure (Mbulu Ngulu), Kota peoples of Gabon in west-central Africa along the Ogowe River and in the northwestern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Used to protect the revered bones of family ancestors, which are preserved in basketry bundles, the mbulu ngulu stood atop this bundle. 18 1/2" tall. Good condition. Provenance: From a Private Collection, VT.
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