Ancestor figure - Batéké - Congo

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Julien Gauthier
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With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.

Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller

Beautiful older biteki figure of the Teke, Kongo, with accurately parallel and finely carved ritual tattooing on the face, patinated, original repair and worm damage to the rear (see photo), signs of use and weathering, mounted on a base.

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Beautiful older biteki figure of the Teke, Kongo, with accurately parallel and finely carved ritual tattooing on the face, patinated, original repair and worm damage to the rear (see photo), signs of use and weathering, mounted on a base.

Shipped in insured package with tracking
No shipping to the USA!

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
0 kg
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Congo
Ethnic group/culture
Batéké
Height
30 cm
Width
10 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Depth
10 cm
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Estimated period
1970-1980, 1980-1990
Sold by
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Objects sold
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