A Kota Mahongwe reliquary figure, Gabon, the stylised hard with bands of sheet metal, the upper charge and neck bound in string, 41cm; a Songye power figure, Nkisi, Democratic Republic of Congo, the stylised figure with central horn charge and applied studs to the temples and forehead, with a long bobbin turned neck with coloured beads, above four smaller figures with studs to their forehead and stomach, 46.5cm
The collection of Eric Mayes.
Sold for £70
A Kota Mahongwe reliquary figure, Gabon, the stylised hard with bands of sheet metal, the upper charge and neck bound in string, 41cm; a Songye power figure, Nkisi, Democratic Republic of Congo, the stylised figure with central horn charge and applied studs to the temples and forehead, with a long bobbin turned neck with coloured beads, above four smaller figures with studs to their forehead and stomach, 46.5cm
ProvenanceThe collection of Eric Mayes.