Sculptural Element from a Reliquary Ensemble (mbulu ngulu)

probably 1800s Overall: 61 x 27.5 x 3 cm (24 x 10 13/16 x 1 3/16 in.) Source image
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The ethnic map of eastern Gabon is extremely complicated as a result of continuous migratory movements since the 17th century. Kota is the name of one of three culturally closely related people. All share the tradition of commemorating and honoring ancestors through the preser...

Sculpture

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