An Ambete (Mbete) standing male reliquary figure, Gabon, the raised coiffure with metals studs, the remainder of linear decoration, the forehead painted red with white kaolin face with cowrie shell eyes and inset iron teeth, a circular aperture to the rear of the back, painted in white kaolin and red pigment, 63.5cm
The collection of Eric Mayes.
Sold for £70
An Ambete (Mbete) standing male reliquary figure, Gabon, the raised coiffure with metals studs, the remainder of linear decoration, the forehead painted red with white kaolin face with cowrie shell eyes and inset iron teeth, a circular aperture to the rear of the back, painted in white kaolin and red pigment, 63.5cm
ProvenanceThe collection of Eric Mayes.