Fetish TEKE (Buti) - DR Congo

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€ 100
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Dimitri André
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Selected by Dimitri André

Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

Estimate  € 500 - € 600
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€100
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€50
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€1

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Description from the seller

Beautiful and elegant Teke fetish with a scarified face and a central-crest hairstyle. The inlay has disappeared revealing the classic reliquary cavity. The right foot is missing. Beautiful patina of use, and evident signs of age.

Size: 30 cm
sold with its professional metal base

Provenance: in my collection since 2016
ex collection Michael GRIESSER
(editor, among others, of the book "Södergren Collection African Art")

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Beautiful and elegant Teke fetish with a scarified face and a central-crest hairstyle. The inlay has disappeared revealing the classic reliquary cavity. The right foot is missing. Beautiful patina of use, and evident signs of age.

Size: 30 cm
sold with its professional metal base

Provenance: in my collection since 2016
ex collection Michael GRIESSER
(editor, among others, of the book "Södergren Collection African Art")

Fast and secure shipping in a tracked insured parcel.

Details

Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Fetish TEKE (Buti)
Height
30 cm
Provenance
Private collection
FranceVerified
33
Objects sold
87.5%
Private

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