ANTHROPOMORPHE STATUETTE called Buti - Teke culture, Republic of Congo - First half of the 20th century

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ANTHROPOMORPHE STATUETTE called Buti - Teke culture, Republic of Congo - First half of the 20th century

Name: ANTHROPOMORPHE STATUETTE called Buti - Teke culture, Republic of Congo - First half of the 20th century
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 85XIBNQID6
Price: 880 EUR
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880 €

Period 19th century

Style Tribal Art

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ANTHROPOMORPHE STATUETTE called Buti
Téké culture, Republic of Congo
First half of the 20th century
Wood
H. 27; L 5.5 cm
(old accident on the left foot)

Monoxyle statuette standing on short, angular legs, separated from each other. The long cylindrical bust is hollowed out by a cavity that once held a protective magical charge called bilongo.
Its face, set on a broad neck, features two almond-shaped eyes, and facial scarifications, called "mabina", incised vertically on the temples, cheekbones and part of the forehead. His half-open mouth, with drawn lips, extends into a trapezoidal goatee reminiscent of that worn by Teke dignitaries. The hairstyle is typical of Teke men.

A protective effigy, it is associated with the birth of a newborn child.

Ref.LP : 4140

Ref: 85XIBNQID6

Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Ethnic group	Teke - Bateke - Tio
Style	Tribal Art (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity of Tribal Art Style)
Period	19th century (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity 19th century)
Country of origin	Congo