A Kota funerary drum, Gabon, relief carved in one piece, with triangular motifs and sheet copper Kota reliquaries, the hide top secured by cord mounts, with four Kota figure supports partially covered in embossed copper sheets, on a chip carved base, 68cm, 32cm diameter
Formerly in the private collection of a Belgian gentleman
Sold for £400
A Kota funerary drum, Gabon, relief carved in one piece, with triangular motifs and sheet copper Kota reliquaries, the hide top secured by cord mounts, with four Kota figure supports partially covered in embossed copper sheets, on a chip carved base, 68cm, 32cm diameter