Traditional BWETE Reliquary BAKOTA Prestige Axe, MAHONGWE, TRIBAL ART, Gabon

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Traditional BWETE Reliquary BAKOTA Prestige Axe, MAHONGWE, TRIBAL ART, Gabon:
$325.00

Traditional prestige Axe of the BAKOTA, MAHONGWE tribe from Gabon. The axe has two faces. On one side a traditional reliquary figure, on the otherside a face with in the mouth the blade of the axe in iron. The faces and the rest of the handle is partly covered with brass sheets which are finely hammered. Very nice yellow, reddish patina.
The KOTA people revere their ancestors through these BWETE images. In this culture, brass stands for sustainability and strength.

This image represents the connection between the world of the living and the dead in African art.
The axe shows several signs of wear, but is in good condition
Height: 25.2 inch, 64 cmWidth: 12.2 inch, 31 cmDepth: 4.72 inch, 12 cm
Approximate Age: 2nd half 20th century.Overall Condition: GoodSold without the standWe welcome all reasonable offers!
Professional packaging and Insured and registered shipping.
Combined shipping possible, please ask for rates.
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