An Ambete standing reliquary figure, Republic of the Congo/Gabon, painted in red, black and white kaolin, the coiffure carved in horizontal grooved bands, a red forehead above an open mouth with metal teeth, the torso with small breasts, a carved circular receptacle to the centre of the back, on black painted legs, 65cm
The collection of Eric Mayes.
Sold for £60
An Ambete standing reliquary figure, Republic of the Congo/Gabon, painted in red, black and white kaolin, the coiffure carved in horizontal grooved bands, a red forehead above an open mouth with metal teeth, the torso with small breasts, a carved circular receptacle to the centre of the back, on black painted legs, 65cm
ProvenanceThe collection of Eric Mayes.