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Teke Statue (N° 27178)

Devoid of its mystical "Bonga" charge, the cavity of this teke-type sculpted figure makes the bust protrude in powerful volume, seeming to bend thick legs. Under the headdress, the face with its clear, bulging gaze offers cubist features. Smooth dark mahogany patina. Lacks, drying crack.
Established between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Gabon, the Téké were organized into chiefdoms whose leader was often chosen from among the blacksmiths. The head of the family, mfumu, had the right of life or death over his family, the importance of which determined his prestige. The chief of the clan, Ngantsié, kept the great protective fetish Tar Mantsié which supervised all the ceremonies. It is the powerful sorcerer, healer and soothsayer who "charged" the individual statuettes with magical elements, for a fee. It was also according to his directives that worship was given to the ancestors. Their secret society, kidumu, used flat circular masks decorated with polychrome geometric patterns.  

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OriginEx-collection française FLB
EthnyTeke
Countryrdc ex zaire
Material(s)wood
Height cm45
Width11 cm
Weight1.75 Kg
Estimated datingmid-xx°
Socle includedYes

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