Kota - Ndasa, Guardian Figure

Reliquiarfigur, "mbulu ngulu" Kota-Ndassa, Gabun Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Kupferlegierungen.. H 51 cm. Provenienz: - Adalbert von Alföldy, Eislingen. - Liselotte Spuida, Pfronten. - Auktionsh

Three African Kota wood and metal guardian figuresheight of tallest 29in (74cm); width 11 1/2in (29cm)

A Fine Kota guardian figure of copper over wood. Gabon, West Africa. On custom gallery stand. The figure measures approx. 26 1/2 inches tall. x 12 inches wide. Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1

African Tribal Art: Kota People, Gabon: Reliquary Guardian Figure. Brass, copper and iron over a wooden substructure. This form is one of the variants found in the southern Kota group, the Obama. Earl

Pair of Kota People Reliquary Guardian Figures. Wound brass wire on wooden armature, 19.5 inches tall each

The Kota used reliquary guardian figures to protect and identify the revered bones of family ancestors. The Kota believed that the relics of important men and women retain power after death, providing

Vintage Bakota Reliquary Kota Mask Figure, African Tribal Art - A Bakota reliquary guardian figure Kota mask of wood and decorated metal panel overlay. The metal overlay (possibly of copper) features

Two African Kota wood and metal guardian figuresheight of tallest 21 3/4in (55cm); width 7in (18cm)

Kota (Bakota) Reliquary guardian hand-carved figure MBULA NGULU from Gabon, Africa. Carved wood overlaid with hammered copper and brass sheets in repousse. Approximate dimensions: H: 38 1/4 in., W: 15

Wood carved guardian figure ("mbulu ngulu") with brass overlay created by the Kota people of Gabon to stand watch over ancestral relics. Measures 25" x 18" (at the widest point) and is in very good co

African Reliquary Guardian Figure. In the manner of a Kota basket. Made of wood, brass, horns, feathers and some shells. Measures 46" tall x 20" diameter. Has wear consistent with age. Any questions,

Mbutu Ngulu type figures with wide coiffures and openwork diamond shaped supports, sheet copper over wood. Kota reliquary figures are placed as guardians with their posts embedded in baskets containin

Mbutu Ngulu type figures with wide coiffures and openwork diamond shaped supports, sheet copper and copper wire over wood. Kota reliquary figures are placed as guardians with their posts embedded in b

Mbutu Ngulu type figures with wide coiffures and openwork diamond shaped supports, sheet copper over wood. Kota reliquary figures are placed as guardians with their posts embedded in baskets containin

Mbutu Ngulu type figures with wide coiffures and openwork diamond shaped supports, sheet copper over wood. Kota reliquary figures are placed as guardians with their posts embedded in baskets containin

wood, red patina, remains of black painting, coiffure from animal hair, eyes with metal inlay (missing on the left), standing figure, rising from peg-like projection, small opening in the breast close

comprising: Chinese example, possibly Ming dynasty, seated robed figure with arm raised, possibly a guardian or bodhisattva figure, 6-1/2 in.; Chinese or Southeast Asian example, possibly Ming dynasty

Song dynasty or style, molded pottery [zhenmushou] earth spirit figure holding a snake, 24-3/4 x 16 x 4-3/4 in. [Asian Ceramics] Note: Accompanied by thermoluminesce

Antique Chinese Gilt Bronze Taoist Buddha Figure of Immortal Heavenly Guardian. Fierce eyes sighted toward right shoulder. Standing in guarding position, right foot slightly stepped forward; wearing a

Chinese Ming Dynasty well cast Bronze Standing Guardian Figure on a rectangular stand on 4 feet with traces of old colored lacquer in the details. Height 11 inches (28 cm.).

Chinese carved gilt wood guardian depicted in seated position with one hand resting on the left thigh, the other raised with palm outwards, having elongated ears and hair in a bun, dressed in a flowin

Sancai Glazed Figure of a Soldier standing on a sheep, loose on wooden base, roughly 33" x 11" x 5", good overall condition. From the Estate of Syril Frank, New York

possibly Tang dynasty, molded pottery [zhenmushou] earth spirit figure, painted in orange, white, and black pigment, 24 x 10-5/8 in. [Asian Ceramics] Note: With Thermoluminescence Dating Report f

A Djenne Terracotta Kneeling Guardian Figure, Mali; ;with serene face over wide knobby shoulders; raised umbillicus, solftly gentle limbs; areas of encrustation and loss, as expected given the extreme