Gabon, Kota Carved wooden reliquary figure, stylised face surmounting a long neck ending in a diamond plated brass and copper lamella. Wooden lozenge with a dark brown patina. Height: 52 cm First half of the 20th century. Oxidation of the metal, scraped patina on the back. Accidents and missing parts due to use or age. Reliquary figure in carved wood, brass and copper. H.: 20.4 in. Provenance: Collected after the Second World War.