TEKE, Democratic Republic of the Congo. - Lot 110

Lot n° 110
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Result : 496EUR
TEKE, Democratic Republic of the Congo. - Lot 110
TEKE, Democratic Republic of the Congo. A wooden “Butti” fetish statue depicting a standing male figure with the characteristic features of the Teke ethnic group: legs slightly bent, arms held close to the body at right angles, an abdominal cavity designed to hold the bilongo (magical load), a scarified face, a trapezoidal beard, and the double headdress consisting of the “mwu” (crown-shaped) and “mupani” (crest-shaped). Taken together, these elements give the figure a presence that is both understated and hieratic. Early 20th century. H. 38.5 cm. (cracks). Expert: Christian NJIENSI
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