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Very ancient Teke, with eyes like European buttons, body covered with feathers (some Tekes spied on people and sent the information "flying" to the owner; the feathers gave him a speed attribute like a bird). From the James M. Silberman collection. Height: 32 cm.

Muy antiguo Teke, ojos de botones europeos, cuerpo cubierto de plumas (algunos Tekes espiaban a personas y enviaban las informaciones "volando" al propietario, las plumas le conferían un atributo veloz como un pájaro).
Ex colección James M. Silberman. Altura: 32 cm.

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Teke - DR Congo

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Wooden Teke sculpture from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, original, provenance from the James M. Silberman collection, 32 cm high, in acceptable condition, sold with stand.

Teke - DR Congo

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Wooden Teke sculpture from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, original, provenance from the James M. Silberman collection, 32 cm high, in acceptable condition, sold with stand.

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