TEKE, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Wood, old... Lot 38
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TEKE, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Wood, old textile, dark brown patina.
Butti" magico-religious statuette with a strong expression and beautiful workmanship. It is a representation of a standing male figure, without arms and with a hollowed out abdominal cavity to receive the "Bilongo" magic charge that gives him his power.
1st half of the 20th century.
Height : 37 cm.
Provenance : Belgian private collection.
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