A Teke Fetish Democratic Republic of Congo, c. late 19th to early 20th century The wood figure has a fetish bundle around torso, but the entire body is completely wrapped in printed trade cloth. The head is delicately carved with classic Teke features, vertical scarification marks all over, wearing a crested cap. In good condition, appropriate for age, origin, use, and materials; minor scrapes and one small stable crack on brim of cap. Custom wood base. Provenance: Loiseaux et Zajega Galerie D'Art, Nivelles, Belgium Christie's, Paris, 10 December 2013. Lot 86 Collected by M.L. (1898-1975), missionary of the Svenska Missions för Bundet in the Congo from 1921 to 1963, including the mission of Musana located in the Bembé / Teke territory African Heritage Documentation and Research Centre #0148711 Height: 9 ¼ inches HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved