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Description : Carved wooden figural fetish statue from the Teke people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Fetishes (from the Portuguese word feitio, meaning artificial, or false), an inanimate object worshiped for its supposed magical powers or because it is considered to be inhabited by a spirit. Figure has iron metal attachments as bells around chest and earrings. Brass metal nailheads in belly button, shoulders, and atop the hat, along with beaded metal nailhead details for eyes. Rope and raffia is tied around the waist and the neck. The statue measures approx 29.5 inches in height by 8 inches in width by 8 inches in depth. Statue has minor surface wear consistent with age. African Art, Tribal Art, African sculpture, ethnographic Art, African folk art, African sculpture figural, decorative art, collectible African arts. Property of a New York Private Collection. 7
Price: 498.75 USDIt's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 100 USD-1000 USDIt's free to register now to view!
About the lot N° 306 Title : Teke Tribe Carved Wood Fetish Statue Size : 29.5 inches in height by 8 inches in width by 8 inches in depth The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc., auctioneer, Mount Kisco, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : October 23 Red Carpet Auction Sale date : 23 Oct 2019It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
