Teke figure

Republic of Congo

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Wood, magical charge, dirt patina

33 cm

Late 19th to early 20th Cent.

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The large crest coiffure, curbed shaped beard, conical ears and alternate scarifications on the face make this big Teke fetish figure very unique.

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The magical charge is fixed directly on the abdoment (and not in a cavity  - usually covered by clay and fabric)

It is hard to give it a sub-attribution (Teke-Yanzi?) but let me know what you think.

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Provenance: Colonial collection, Lannion, France ; Collection Dimitri Pavlus, Wattrelos, France.

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Price: enquiry

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