Reliquary Guardian Figure (Mbulu Viti)

Kota (Obamba subgroup)

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Caption

Kota (Obamba subgroup). Reliquary Guardian Figure (Mbulu Viti), late 19th–early 20th century. Wood, copper, copper alloy, 19 x 9 x 2 1/2 in. (48.3 x 23.0 x 6.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Corice and Armand P. Arman, 1992.133.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.133.2_bw.jpg)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Title

Reliquary Guardian Figure (Mbulu Viti)

Date

late 19th–early 20th century

Geography

Place made: Gabon

Medium

Wood, copper, copper alloy

Classification

(not assigned)

Dimensions

19 x 9 x 2 1/2 in. (48.3 x 23.0 x 6.5 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Corice and Armand P. Arman

Accession Number

1992.133.2

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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