{"product_id":"kota-reliquary-guardian-figure-gabon-sku-d1032","title":"Kota Reliquary Guardian Figure, Gabon | SKU: D1032","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.8182%; height: 23.6719px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23.6719px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.9079%; text-align: center; height: 23.6719px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hemingwaygallery.nyc\/collections\/decorative-masks\" title=\"View All African Masks\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAll Masks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.9079%; text-align: center; height: 23.6719px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hemingwaygallery.nyc\/collections\/decorative-african-art\" title=\"View All Decorative Art\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAll Decorative Art\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKota Reliquary Guardian Figure from Gabon Description of Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKota reliquary guardian figures come from eastern\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail-hover:entity-accent entity-underline gmail-inline gmail-cursor-pointer gmail-align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail-whitespace-normal\"\u003eGabon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand early figures were used to protect the remains of important ancestors. Families kept bones in containers, with a carved figure placed on top as a spiritual guardian. The figures were often covered in shiny brass or copper, which symbolized power, protection, and respect for the dead. They played a central role in honoring ancestors, who were believed to watch over and guide the living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKota figures come in various shapes and forms. All, however, evoke geometric stylized designs. This figure is a remarkable representation of the older reliquaries and was made by an artist who's ancestors would have created the original protective pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand carved in Gabon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 3\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 8\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 21\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimension with Base: Depth: 4\" Width: 8\" Height: 23\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainable Materials \u0026amp; Display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal copper alloy encasing indigenous wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes the base shown in the photos which makes this piece free-standing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubsidized U.S. FedEx Ground shipping: $30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmaller pieces are shipped via FedEx Ground in a secure box, with careful packaging to ensure safe delivery. To make fine art shipping more affordable, we subsidize part of the cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach shipment includes a declared value, requiring a signature upon delivery for added security.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hemingway African Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45905455677497,"sku":"D1032","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0076\/1190\/8196\/files\/Kota-Mask.jpg?v=1780430516","url":"https:\/\/hemingwaygallery.nyc\/products\/kota-reliquary-guardian-figure-gabon-sku-d1032","provider":"Hemingway African Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}