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 7
24" high
Gabon
$600
SOLD
PLEASE NOTE: The placement of the cavity beneath a removable cover rather than carved into the back of the figure make its attribution to the Mbete uncertain.
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