Favorite character - Bakongo - DR Congo

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Fetish figure titled Personnage fétiche, a Bakongo from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in a private collection, made of wood and nails, 44 cm high by 20 cm wide, in good condition, original official authenticity, sold without a stand.

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Description from the seller

African statuette originating from DR Congo, of the Kongo ethnic group, Nkishi served as mediators between the dead and the living.
Because dogs dig and have keen sensory perceptions, they were also considered particularly adept at drawing attention to the impenetrable underworld. The Nkishi koso fetish dog presents itself with aggressive, sharp teeth. Glass eyes reference the land of the dead and have a mediation and clairvoyance function.
The dog assists the nganga (ritual specialist) in the search for maifaiteurs and in the tracking of malicious witches.
NB: There has been restoration since the country of origin
NB: Our shipments are sent with warranty, insurance and a receipt

Seller's Story

I am a professional seller of African art objects, holding a VAT number.
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African statuette originating from DR Congo, of the Kongo ethnic group, Nkishi served as mediators between the dead and the living.
Because dogs dig and have keen sensory perceptions, they were also considered particularly adept at drawing attention to the impenetrable underworld. The Nkishi koso fetish dog presents itself with aggressive, sharp teeth. Glass eyes reference the land of the dead and have a mediation and clairvoyance function.
The dog assists the nganga (ritual specialist) in the search for maifaiteurs and in the tracking of malicious witches.
NB: There has been restoration since the country of origin
NB: Our shipments are sent with warranty, insurance and a receipt

Seller's Story

I am a professional seller of African art objects, holding a VAT number.
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Bakongo
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood, nails
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Favorite character
Height
44 cm
Width
20 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
98.44%
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