A Teke Fetish Democratic Republic of Congo, c. late 19th to early 20th century The standing wood figure with a large solid fetich pack around torso. The pack has a hard surface with abrus seeds implanted at front. Remains of a patina, the figure appears to have been cleaned at some point. In good condition, chip from front of proper left foot. Custom wood base. Note: A label on the underside of base reads: "Coll Claude Lehuard / Collecte entre 1924 / et 1933 par / Robert Lehuard." Provenance: Alain Lecomte, Paris, France Collection Sophie & Claude Lehuard, Versailles, France (2017) Inherited by Claude Lehuard Collected in situ by Robert Lehuard (1902-1983) between 1924 and 1933 African Heritage Documentation and Reserach Centre #0147537 Exhibited: "Hommage à Robert, Claude et Raoul Lehuard. Batéké: la Collection Claude Lehuard," Galerie Abla et Alain Lecomte, Paris, France 2017 Published: "Batéké, Collecté par Robert Lehuard entre 1924 et 1939. Collection Sophie & Claude Lehuard," by Lecomte (Alain) & N'Sondé (Steve Régis Kovo), Couillet: Crousse Graphic SPRL, 2017:79 Height: 9 ½ inches HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved