Fetish figure - Bakongo - Congo

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€ 150
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Julien Gauthier
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A decade of experience in historical arms, armour, and African art.

Estimate  € 500 - € 550
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Description from the seller

Beautiful large decorative Bakongo fetish carved in wood and nails
Provenance: Belgian private collection

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Beautiful large decorative Bakongo fetish carved in wood and nails
Provenance: Belgian private collection

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
nails, Wood
Country of origin
Congo
Ethnic group/culture
Bakongo
Height
52 cm
Width
21 cm
Sold with stand
No
Depth
20 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1950-1960, 1960-1970
BelgiumVerified
8630
Objects sold
98.62%
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