SoldMAHONGWE RELIQUARY FIGURE, BWETEGabon, West Africa, Mahongwe or Ossyeba, 1950’s or earlier copper and tightly bound copper strips applied to wood, 19.5”; 9.5”w Prov.: The David Abbate (1949-2013) CollectionSee Sold Price
SoldRELIQUARY FIGURE (BWETE)RELIQUARY FIGURE (BWETE). ORIGIN: MAHONGWE, GABON. CIRCA 20th CENTURY Height: 33 in. by Width: 11 in. by Depth: 6 in.See Sold Price
SoldA Kota reliquary figure, Gabon, Bwete, the wood carcassA Kota reliquary figure, Gabon, Bwete, the wood carcass bound in sheet brass with embossed geometric decoration, the reveres with relief caved lozenge, 60cmSee Sold Price
Bwete reliquary figure, Kota-ObambaBwete reliquary figure, Kota-Obamba H: 60 cm (2') Gabon, early mid 20th century This large representative reliquary guardian was meant to protect the ancestral relics placed in baskets. It is a meticuSee Sold Price
Reliquary guardian figure, Mahongwe, "boho na bwete"Reliquary guardian figure, Mahongwe, "boho na bwete" H: 55 cm (1' 10") Gabon, early 20th century This even and smooth figure stands out for its elaborate relief-like application of hammered brass wireSee Sold Price
SoldReliquary guardian figure "mbulu-ngulu" - Gabon, Kota,wood, brass and copper sheet, metal clamps and nails, rep., base These statues stood guard in cylindrical bark boxes, on baskets or bundles called "bwete" that contained the skulls and bones of importSee Sold Price
SoldKota Reliquary Figure with ProvenanceKota reliquary figure. Size: 30" x 16" x 4" (76 x 41 x 10 cm). Provenance: Trade from Levitt collection, NY. Originally from an old French collection.See Sold Price
A Kota Reliquary Figure Ex McNemar EstateA 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, (1See Sold Price
SoldKota Mahongwe Reliquary Figure Gabon African. AppliedKota Mahongwe Reliquary Figure Gabon African. Applied metalwork over wood. Height 31inSee Sold Price
SoldAmbete Mbete Reliquary FigureCarved wood standing male figure with reliquary compartment. The mask-like face covered with beaten sheet brass, smooth contrast to the ridged coiffure on the back half of the head. The typically cyliSee Sold Price
SoldAfrican Carved Reliquary FigureAfrican Carved Reliquary figure with stand. Measures 21" x 9". Provenance: Private collection Spokane, Wa. We ship most items in house. Exclusions include furniture, oversized framed artwork and heaviSee Sold Price
SoldEx-Segy Kota Reliquary Figure35 Ex-Segy Kota Reliquary Figure Kota, Gabun H 35 cm. Bakota Mbulu Ngulu reliquary figure, Gabon, carved of wood and covered with sheets of copper and brass. Fan-shaped head with embellishments, wrappSee Sold Price
SoldAfrican tribal wood and metal reliquary figureAfrican tribal wood and metal reliquary figure, 20th c., possibly Mahongwe, Gabon, on museum mount, 19.5"h x 8"w x 3.25"d Provenance: From the Rona Family Collections, Princeton, NJSee Sold Price
SoldA CARVED WOOD AFRICAN RELIQUARY FIGUREA CARVED WOOD AFRICAN RELIQUARY FIGURE. Of a seated figure holding a jar. Height 29 inches (73.8 cm).See Sold Price
SoldReliquary Figure, BaKota tribe, from Congo, obtainReliquary Figure, BaKota tribe, from Congo, obtained in Great lakes region , early 1990's, , measures 18, est. value 600.See Sold Price
SoldA Bembe Muzudi Textile Reliquary figure with HornWoven cotton textile sculpture featuring a seated ancestor with textile facial features and rope regalia. Reliquary figures called muzudi are basically cloth dolls which typically feature red cloth, bSee Sold Price
SoldAfrican Bakota Reliquary FigureAfrican Bakota Reliquary Figure, Gabon. Metal clad carved wood. Display Stand. Size: 28'' x 12.25'' x 3.5'' (71 x 31 x 9 cm). Height on stand: 31.5" (80 cm). Provenance: Sam Hilu. Ex Collection of BerSee Sold Price
SoldAfrican Tribal Kota Reliquary FigureAn African tribal Kota Mahongwe reliquary figure. Gabon West Africa, early to mid 20th century. Woven brass strips create the face, wrapped brass and carved wood handle. Attached to a metal base. OverSee Sold Price
SoldAfrican Bakota Obamba Reliquary Figure, GabonCentral African Bakota Obamba Reliquary Figure, Gabon. Brass, wood and copper. Size: 24.5'' x 10.5'' x 3'' (62 x 27 x 8 cm). Height on Stand: 26.5" (67 cm).See Sold Price
SoldKota Mbutu Ngulu Reliquary FigureKota guardian figure of copper over wood. Gabon. On custom gallery stand. Figure approx. 26 1/2" H. x 12" W.Provenance: Estate of Thomas McNemar, (1931-2020.) McNemar lived and collected throughout CeSee Sold Price
SoldKota Reliquary FigureKota Reliquary Figure. African. Copper clad carved wood. Size: 26" x 9" x 3" (66 x 23 x 8 cm). Provenance: Howard Nowes Gallery, NY.See Sold Price
SoldAmbete Reliquary FigureStanding figure with slightly bent knees and elbows, carved wood with natural white, red and black pigments, the crest with metal studs. Opening in back of figure for sacred relics. Feathers and pieceSee Sold Price
SoldAmbete Reliquary FigureCarved wooden figure with upturned face, the head and shoulders lift to reveal the hollow body, or the type used as a container for ancestral relics. Ambete people, Gabon. Approx. 28" in height. ProveSee Sold Price
SoldTerra Cotta Reliquary FigureTerra cotta reliquary figure, head with headdress, possibly Etruscan. Appx 13 3/4"h.See Sold Price
17/18th Century northern Thai crystal (?) reliquary turtle or tortoise. Very rare !!The Buddha Gallery4.4(29)See Sold PriceMar 13, 2024
Post Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross PendantTimeLine Auctions Ltd.4.5(183)See Sold PriceMar 08, 2024
Large Antique Ivan Khlebnikov Signed Reliquary 840 Solid Silver Russian Spice BoxHess Fine Auctions4.4(195)See Sold PriceMar 02, 2024
African Dowayo Cameroon Reliquary? Basket / Container.Succetti Gallery4.6(74)See Sold PriceFeb 25, 2024
African Kota GabonJ anus Double Face Reliquary Figure 36" tallSuccetti Gallery4.6(74)See Sold PriceFeb 25, 2024
Kota Reliquary African Metal and Wood Bwete Tribal FigurineArarity Auctions4.5(157)See Sold PriceMar 03, 2024
Mahongwe Tribal Carved Wood and Copper Wrap Reliquary Bwete African Cult FigureArarity Auctions4.5(157)See Sold PriceMar 03, 2024
Congo Mangbetu Maternity reliquary skull elongation 1.9 kg–44cmArs Coin Wien4.5(41)See Sold PriceFeb 25, 2024
Gabon 1950 Old Tribal Fang people Reliquary Guardian Figure 41x12x10 cmArs Coin Wien4.5(41)See Sold PriceFeb 25, 2024
A Songye Nkisi Community Power Figure Ex Gavigan CollectionTRIBAL GATHERINGS4.7(287)See Sold PriceMar 02, 2024
49" Antique Thai Carved And Gilt Wood Buddha FigureRalph Fontaine Heritage Auctions Inc.4.7(234)See Sold PriceFeb 25, 2024
Gabon KOTA Reliquary Figure wooden and cupper african sculptureJasper524.5(9.7k)See Sold PriceFeb 28, 2024
KOTA Reliquary Figure wooden and cupper african sculpture GabonJasper524.5(9.7k)See Sold PriceFeb 28, 2024
