Reliquary Figure
| Culture | Kota |
|---|---|
| Title | Reliquary Figure (Ngulu or Nguru) |
| Date | Late 19th–early 20th century |
| Medium | Wood, brass, and and copper |
| Dimensions | Object: 21 1/2 × 11 1/8 × 2 5/16 in. (54.6 × 28.3 × 5.9 cm) Overall (includes mount): 24 3/4 × 11 1/8 × 4 3/4 in. (62.9 × 28.3 × 12.1 cm) |
| Credit Line | Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 62.70 |
| This artwork is currently on view. | |
A reliquary figure, in which the lower portion forms a diamond shape. The upper portion includes an oval face with two small eyes and a small nose. A crescent shape rests on the top of the head.
Kota reliquary figures are made of wood and covered with copper or brass. The can vary in detail with the shape of the face, how the facial features are depicted, and the shape of the hairdo showing remarkable range.
Provenance research is ongoing for this and many other items in the Eskenazi Museum of Art permanent collection. For more information about the provenance of this artwork, please contact the department curator with specific questions.
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"Reliquary Figure | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=62.70