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Ambete Reliquary Male Figure Large, Gabon/ DRC Congo PROVENANCE
$ 1,700.00 $ 850.00
- Ambete Reliquary Male Figure Large, Gabon/ DRC Congo PROVENANCE
- This fine old Ambete (or Mbete) power figure is made of quite hard wood, with a partially crusty surface from repeated offerings. The rectangular cavity in the back of the statue probably once contained Magic Amulets or pieces of bones.
- The object most likely dates back to the first half of the 20th century.
- Measurements: 43.5cm
- Condition: Good
- The object comes from a German collection (of the late Mr F. Tandinski, Cologne, Germany)