KOTA, GABON
WOOD, METAL, LEATER, SHELLS, HEIGHT 40CM

Bellows were used as part of traditional craftmanship by all the peoples in Gabon, especially the Fang. But this outstanding piece is definitely of Kota origin, with it’s delicate pattern details, metal studs and general attention to detail. Over the years the various tribes of Gabon lived in close relationships and influenced by intermarriage were learning and copying each others habits.