#1168 Rare Old African Bakota Figure Brass Of A Naga Gabon on Stand 21"H

This exceptional old Bakota reliquary guardian from Gabon showcases masterful hammered brass work depicting a sacred Naga cobra in a commanding standing pose. the back with a bakota figure Mounted on a wooden base,  The cobra motif carries profound symbolic weight within African cosmology, representing sovereignty, vitality, and spiritual guardianship. Traditionally, clan leaders would brandish these reliquaries during ceremonial initiations, underscoring their significance in ritual practice.  Measures 21.25" in height 6.25" w by 5.5" D the square stand is 4.75"