Flat Bakota (Bakuta) Reliquary Guardian Figure – Handcrafted Tribal Art Celebrate the spiritual heritage of Central Africa with this striking Flat Bakuta Reliquary Figure, an iconic art form of the Bakota people. Hand-carved and styled in the traditional flat form, this piece served as a guardian of ancestral relics, embodying protection, reverence, and ancestral presence. Key Features: Cultural Significance: Traditionally used to guard reliquary boxes (called bieri) containing the bones of honored ancestors. Believed to protect the living and connect with ancestral spirits. Iconic Design: Characterized by a flat, fan-shaped head and stylized facial features, often polished to a gleaming finish with copper, brass, or natural pigments. Artisan Handcrafted: Skillfully crafted from wood and occasionally adorned with thin sheets of metal, this figure reflects the spiritual and aesthetic values of the Bakota people. Spiritual and Decorative: Makes a bold, culturally rich statement in any space — ideal for collectors of African art or those drawn to sacred symbolism.
