GABON, Kota Carved wooden reliquary figure, stylised face surmounting a long neck finished with a diamond plated brass and copper lamella. Wooden lozenge with a dark brown patina. H. : 52 cm First half of the 20th century. Oxidation of the metal, scraped patina on the back. Accidents and shortages due to use or age. Provenance: Collected after the Second World War.