Teke Fetish
Late 20 cent.
Teke artists carved figures predominantly surrounded by fetish material, known as bilongo.
These figures protect and assist the Teke and, if a fetish succefully demonstrates its power, its owner may detach its Bilongo, break it into several pieces and insert fragments into other figures. He will then sell the new figures to neighbouring families, leaving the original statue with an emaciated body.
- Item Code: 2977
- Country of origin: R.D.Congo
- Height: 17cm
- Width: 15cm
Price: £210.00
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