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Bakongo animal fetishes carved in wood from the Ceibas group, eyes inlaid with mirrors, and a patina of clay and blood ablutions, etc... It is important to note that the raised tail in Bakongo symbolism is an active fetish, not for receiving burdens, but for sending them to other animal fetishes with the tail curled.

Animal Fetiche bakongo tallado en madera del grupo de las Ceibas, ojos incrustados de espejo, y pátina de arcilla y abluciones de sangre, etc...  Importanmte destacar la cola levantadam een la simbologia bakongo es un fetiche activo, no de recibir cargas, sino de enviarlas  a otros fetiches animales con la cola enroscada. 

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Bakongo - DR Congo

Early 20th century - Wood - Good condition

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Bakongo animal fetish carved in wood from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the early 20th century, provenance: private collection, Bakongo culture, 63 cm wide, in good condition and authentic/original.

Bakongo - DR Congo

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Bakongo animal fetish carved in wood from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the early 20th century, provenance: private collection, Bakongo culture, 63 cm wide, in good condition and authentic/original.

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