Figure – Wood, Feathers – Bakongo Vili – Congo

Description

Stylistic Bakongo Vili ancestor figure from Congo. Powerful appearance with with a great aged patina with traces of tribal use. Typical figure who is chewing the root of a hallucinogenic plant named munkwisa.

Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former private collection from Ulm (Germany). Including custom made stand!

Object:

Figure

Ethnic group:

Bakongo Vili

Country:

DR Congo

Material:

Wood

Period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

Yes

Dimensions:

34x12x10 cm

Weight:

750 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $120.00

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Figure – Wood, Feathers – Bakongo Vili – Congo

Lot 0300

Estimate $150-$200

Mar 4, 2026, 4:59 PM EST

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