Fetish N Kisi, Bakongo - Ancestor figure - Bakongo - DR Congo
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Fetiche N Kisi, Bakongo wooden ancestral figure from the Bakongo people, République démocratique du Congo; provenance Collection privée; one piece, with stand; good condition; dimensions 23 cm high, 8 cm wide, 7 cm deep; weight 0.3 kg.
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Description from the seller
High-quality Bakongo fetish
depicting a man or especially an ancestor of the family
Protection statuette or amulet
Notable libation mark, (beer, blood, dust,...)
Democratic Republic of the Congo
French Collection (Mr Jean Louis VIOT), since 2000
ex Belgian collection
Certificate from the Galerie des Dominicains (Brussels)
Seller's Story
The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa.
It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons.
Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar.
He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him.
These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers.
Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world.
A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you.
A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you.
No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
Translated by Google TranslateHigh-quality Bakongo fetish
depicting a man or especially an ancestor of the family
Protection statuette or amulet
Notable libation mark, (beer, blood, dust,...)
Democratic Republic of the Congo
French Collection (Mr Jean Louis VIOT), since 2000
ex Belgian collection
Certificate from the Galerie des Dominicains (Brussels)
Seller's Story
The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa.
It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons.
Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar.
He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him.
These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers.
Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world.
A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you.
A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you.
No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Indigenous object name
Ancestor figure
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bakongo
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Fetish N Kisi, Bakongo
Height
23 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
7 cm
Weight
0.3 kg
Provenance
Private collection
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