mbembe - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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A wooden mbembe reliquary figure from the Teke culture, dating to 2000–2010 and originating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in bon état from a private collection, measuring 35 cm high, 12 cm wide and 13 cm deep with no stand.

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Teke Congo fetish reliquary used during the birth of princes in the chieftaincy to bring protection against evil spirits and blessings to this chieftaincy in this wondrous Teke fetish piece. I will clarify certain specifics: the handcrafted nails that serve as protection against bad spirits. In a chieftaincy like that of the Teke, there are always spiritual attacks, which is why you will see on these nails purification charms to grant power to this new Teke prince. His eyes are made of ivory to give him very, very great strength, the kind of power we all know embodies the elephant.

Teke Congo fetish reliquary used during the birth of princes in the chieftaincy to bring protection against evil spirits and blessings to this chieftaincy in this wondrous Teke fetish piece. I will clarify certain specifics: the handcrafted nails that serve as protection against bad spirits. In a chieftaincy like that of the Teke, there are always spiritual attacks, which is why you will see on these nails purification charms to grant power to this new Teke prince. His eyes are made of ivory to give him very, very great strength, the kind of power we all know embodies the elephant.

Details

Indigenous object name
mbembe
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
2000-2010
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
35 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
13 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
94.74%
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