Early Mahongwe Kota reliquary figure. A well prepared skull from

A well prepared skull from a Razorbill Alca torda

This is known as "Kalti Paarti"

000km to the waters off Southern Brazil and Argentina

one of the colours of the five Buddhas and the colour of the monk's garments

particularly in the top jaw whilst some of the remaining teeth were in poor condition

Early Mahongwe Kota reliquary figure. A well prepared skull fromStunning early Mahongwe Kota reliquary figure. This figure came from the collection of a deceased collector in Antwerp. It was originally acquired in Gabon around 1940. It stands 50cm high. The top of the figure is banded with copper strips as is the neck. The copper shows great patination and colour gained over many years of use and handling. There also appear to be the remains of what looks like white kaolin type paint which may originally have been