Native African "Bakota"
African art, Tribal art African statue BAKOTA with metal around the whole body. Ancestor workship formed the core of the Kota peoples religiuos and social life. At the death of a chief parts of his body would be decorated with metal and rubbed with magical powders. These would be kept in baskets surmounted by stylized figures which the Europeans called "naja" because they resembled the head of an erect cobra. The figures covered with copper or brass. Very good and excellent condition.
Price: £950.00