Early Mahongwe Kota reliquary figure. Depending upon the angle the

Depending upon the angle the stone is cut

These are used widely in jewelry making as the cut and polished faces are striking

It is a sacred colour

concave face with projecting top knot

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Early Mahongwe Kota reliquary figure. Depending upon the angle theStunning early Mahongwe Kota reliquary figure. This figure came from the collection of a deceased collector in Antwerp. It was originally acquired in Gabon around 1940. It stands 50cm high. The top of the figure is banded with copper strips as is the neck. The copper shows great patination and colour gained over many years of use and handling. There also appear to be the remains of what looks like white kaolin type paint which may originally have been