Reliquary mbulu ngulu

Kota Obamba
Gabon

H. 55,6 cm
Wood, copper, brass.
Estimated period: 19th century.

Provenance:
– Charles Ratton, Paris.
– Alexander S. Honig Collection, New York.
– Christine Valluet, Paris.
– Hiroshi Ogawa Collection, Japan.
– Julio Herraiz Collection, Spain.
– David Serra, Spain.
– Bernd Muhlack Collection, Germany.

Publications:
– Collection of Alexander S. Honig. Sotheby’s New York. Tuesday 18 May 1993. Lot 157.
– Power of Form. African Art in Japan Collections. Hiroshi Ogawa. Printed in Japan. Front and nº 150, pag 111.
– Cat.: Tribal Art Confluences. David Serra-Fine Tribal Art, 2021. P. 52-55.