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African Reliquary Mbulu Ngulu 19th Century Gabon

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African Reliquary Mbulu Ngulu 19th Century Gabon: Copper and bronze metal strips adorn the authentic antique reliquary of the Kota in northeastern Gabon. Originally, Mbulu Ngulus were used by the Kota to guard and protect sacred ancestral bones. The

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A Hemba Figure "singiti": Figur, "singiti" Hemba, DR Kongo Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 48 cm. Provenienz: - Sammlung Peter Stettler (1939-1998) und Erica Stettler-Schnell (geb. 1940). - Galerie Walu, Basel. Diese Ruhe ausst

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A Seated Figure: Sitzende Figur Kongo (?), DR Kongo (?) Mit Sockel / with base Holz. H 89 cm. Provenienz: - Pierre Vérité (1900-1993), Paris. 1954. - Franco Monti (1931-2008), Milano. - Nachlass Alberto Galaverni (1

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A Kongo Stone Equestrian, "ntadi": Reiter, "ntadi" Kongo, Angola Ohne Sockel / without base Stein. H 42 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Walu, Zürich (1996). - Hammer Auktion 52, 09.04.2020, Lot 71 (unpaid & canceled sale). Bis zum Anfang de

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Janus-Kopf, "kalunga" / Bembe / Congo / African Art: 72 Janus-Kopf, "kalunga" Bembe, DR Kongo Gesockelt / with custom base Holz. H 18 cm. Provenienz: - Amin Danani, Montreal (1976). - Ernst Anspach (1914-2002), New York (1986) - Rudolf und Leonore Blum,

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African Reliquary Mbulu Ngulu 19th Century Gabon

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Description

Copper and bronze metal strips adorn the authentic antique reliquary of the Kota in northeastern Gabon. Originally, Mbulu Ngulus were used by the Kota to guard and protect sacred ancestral bones. The sculpture stands over 4 feet 8 inches feet tall. It has great patina in the hammered and embossed metals The small nails along the borders add to the reliquary's beauty. It is an impressive example of African history. Measures Height 58 1/2" Width 22" Depth 7 1/2" Weighs 25 1/2" lbs

Condition

Good antique condition, sturdy and well constructed

Dimensions

59 x 22 x 8 in

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African Reliquary Mbulu Ngulu 19th Century Gabon

Name: African Reliquary Mbulu Ngulu 19th Century Gabon
SKU: 174442721
Price: 70 USD
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