MBETE STYLE RELIQUARY GUARDIAN 12, GABON

Photographs © Tim Hamill

MBETE
Figure 12
24" high x 10" wide x 10.5" deep
$800
SOLD

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.

The top layer of paint (almost a pink color) is very fragile and has largely been lost (and may lose more).  The lower, white layers are thinner and much more stable.

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