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showcasing the natural beauty of the wood grain and the skilled craftsmanship of local artisans
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so small irregularities in form are part of the character — an organic
Size: 24cm H x 23cm D
these are among the most recognisable pieces of West African art
Kota Bakota Mahongwe Sculpture - Gabon - 197.4 Whimsical showcasing the natural beauty ofThese figures are made by the Kota people from Mahingwe in Gabon and used in ceremonies. Sculpted from wood the facial part of the sculpture is adorned with brass copper strips and almost resembles the head of a Cobra snake which is referred to by Europeans as the naja. Renowned artists such as Pablo Picaso, Fernand Leger, Paul Klee, Alfred Stieglitz, Alberto Giacometti and Ernest Mancoba drew inspiration in the early 20th century from Kota art. These