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Large fetish Teke, Democratic Republic of Congo

Name: Large fetish Teke, Democratic Republic of Congo
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: WBHRNPBD3V
Price: 1200 EUR
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Large fetish representing a standing man. The face is scarified with parallel vertical lines. The hairstyle is pulled back. The look is animated by two brass nails driven into each eye. An iron necklace still adorns her neck.
The trunk is covered with a magical charge.
Teke people, Menkao region, Democratic Republic of Congo
Wood with wear patina, brass iron, sacrificial agglomerate
Collected in situ before 1960
Former Belgian private collection
H: 44 cm

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Style	Tribal Art (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity 20th century)
Artist	Teke
Height (cm)	44 cm
Materials	Wood

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Large fetish Teke, Democratic Republic of Congo

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