Auction 107
Judaica, jewelry, Israelana, Eastern collectibles, paperwork and documents, silverware, and a wide variety of interesting items
Oct 10, 2018
(your local time)
Israel
Ibn Gabirol St 71, Tel Aviv-Yafo
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LOT 43:
Kota- a memorial statue
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Start price:
$
1,000
Estimated price:
$2,000 - $3,000
Auction house commission:
20%
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VAT: 17% On commission only
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Kota- a memorial statue
A african wooden piece called Kota or Bakota, was used as a guardian of the heads of the community after they past.
This Couples Bakota of a man and woman is carved in wood combined with metal application, a beaded necklace around their neck and belt around their waist.
The Bakota is attached to a wooden base signed and engraved by hand.
This Bakota has been preserved and a small piece of the base is missing (might have been missing from the beginning)
Size: 54*41 cm Congo 1930-1920
