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Hongwe/Mahongwe
bwete
reliquary figure, Gabon
wood, copper
24.5" tall on base, Head is 9" wide
Provenance: ex W. Schneider Collection - US
$1100 -
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Despite its appearance, I believe that this very nicely crafted example was made specifically for the collecting market.
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http://www.randafricanart.com/Mahongwe_reliquary.html
