Kota. Reliquary Guardian Figure, 19th century. Wood, copper, brass, 18 1/2 x 10 1/4 x 2 in. (47.0 x 26.0 x 5.0 cm). The Adolph and Esther D. Gottlieb Collection, 1989.51.21. Creative Commons-BY.

Reliquary Guardian Figure

19th century

Kota

Arts of Africa

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Maker/Artist: Kota
Classification: (not assigned)
Formatted Medium: Wood, copper, brass
Medium: wood, copper, brass
Locations: Place made: Gabon
Dimensions: 18 1/2 x 10 1/4 x 2 in. (47.0 x 26.0 x 5.0 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 1989.51.21
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Reliquary Guardian Figure

Kota

Arts of Africa

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