Sculptural Element From a Reliquary Ensemble (Mbulu Ngulu)
late 19th century - early 20th century
wood, brass, iron, and copper
25 x 12 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (63.5 x 31.75 x 8.89 cm)CREATION PLACE:
Gabon, Africa
CULTURE OR GROUP:
Kota
OBJECT NAME:
reliquaries
CREDIT LINE:
Gift of Richard J. Faletti, Faletti Family Collection
OBJECT NUMBER:
2004-5-2
IMAGE USE:
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LOCATION:
African Gallery
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3/4 view, front
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