MBETE STYLE RELIQUARY GUARDIAN 11, Gabon

Old Mbete figures are very rare. Despite its appearance, this figure shows no evidence of age or use and was probably made to be sold.


Photographs © Hamill Gallery

MBETE
RELIQUARY GUARDIAN 11
23" high x 9.5" wide x 11.5" deep
Gabon
$600

There are two cracks on the torso that have been nicely stiched together (see the last two photos above).

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