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A pair of Gabonese/Congolese standing Kota (Mbete) reliquary figures Pair of figures carved from wood and painted in color (including kaolin). Reliquaries carved in the shape of a male and female figure with eyes made of cowrie snails and small doors on the back. Each on a black wooden presentation base. Rubbed and somewhat bumped in places. Missing parts. Height w.S. approx. 72 cm and 75 cm. Condition: II - III
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A pair of Gabonese/Congolese standing Kota (Mbete) reliquary figures Pair of figures carved from wood and painted in color (including kaolin). Reliquaries carved in the shape of a male and female figure with eyes made of cowrie snails and small doors on the back. Each on a black wooden presentation base. Rubbed and somewhat bumped in places. Missing parts. Height w.S. approx. 72 cm and 75 cm. Condition: II - III
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