Early Mahongwe Kota reliquary figure. For an interesting overview of

For an interesting overview of the history and different styles have a look at the Australian Museum website http://australianmuseum

the royal family

They dazzle their subjects with the splendid colours and the unique designs of their royal costumes and regalia

Each king commissioned his own bwaantshy after his enthronement and was buried in it when he died (Cornet

This is a big piece measuring approximately 14cm x 15cm x 11cm and weighing in at a whopping 2

Early Mahongwe Kota reliquary figure. For an interesting overview ofStunning 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