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A Teke Magic IdolA Carved wooden male effigy with large open cavity that once held magic substances and adorned with old textiles and linear designs on the face that represent scars. Teke peoples, DRC/ Congo, central

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Eroded Old Teke Magic Fetish SculptureThis is a very finely carved Old Teke Buti idol. Buti are named after and identified as specific male ancestors and located in a shrine to one’s deceased family members. Individual male devotees use

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A Teke Magic fetish, African ArtThis is a contemporary / vintage wood sculpture from the Teke peoples, Congo, Africa. Featuring a "N'kisi" or Magic bundle wrapped around a male ancestor idol. Note the fantastic style and elaborate c

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A Rare Old Teke Buti Magic fetish, African ArtThis is a very fine Old Teke Buti idol. Buti are named after and identified as specific male ancestors and located in a shrine to one’s deceased family members. Individual male devotees use buti fig

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A Rare Teke Butti Magic fetish Ex Kahan Gallery, Ex Levitt CollectionA carved wooden idol known as a "Butti" which was thought to have been used for healing and personal empowerment. Teke peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa. The idol measures 10.25 inches tall ( 11.5 in displ

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A Rare Teke Butti Magic fetish figure Ex Leonard KahanA carved wooden idol known as a "Butti" which was thought to have been used for healing and personal empowerment. Teke peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa. The idol measures 10.25 inches tall ( 11.5 in displ

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Archaic Teke Buti Magic FetishThis is a very old and weathered Teke Buti idol. Buti are named after and identified as specific male ancestors and located in a shrine to one’s deceased family members. Individual male devotees use

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A Rare Teke Fetish Figure Ex Netzer CollectionA carved wooden fetish idol with stylized crest, incised facial scars and large bundle of magic material. Teke or possibly Lula peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 8.5 x 4 inches. Ex Eugene Ne

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Senufo Diviners Magic Idol Ex Endicott CollectionA very old and very well worn magic idol, likely from a diviners kit, and exceedingly well handled and worn with a deep patina suggesting generations of field use as a medium to the spirit world. The

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A Janus Form Teke magic Fetish Sculpture, African ArtA carved wooden male Jauns form effigy with open compartment for magic substances, linear designs on the faces as well as tall conical headdress. The sculpture appears to have good age and handling. T

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A Songye Magic IdolA carved wooden male effigy with energetic facial features and form, most likely from the eastern Songye peoples. Such sculptures were considered mediums to the spirit world. The figure measures 18 in

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A Hemba Kabeja Janus Magic Idol Ex SEGY, Ex Endicott collectionA Finely carved old wooden magic Idol in Janus form known as Kabeja from the hemba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The idol measures 9.75 inches on simple wooden base. Provenance: Ex Ladislas Seg

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Old Teke Magic fetishA Teke fetish figure. Teke people, (Brazzaville) DRC. Congo, Central Africa. The figure of classical form, the head with typical back-swept coif, the body wrapped entirely in a fetish bundle still int

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A Teke Magic Fetish SculptureA finely crafted Teke peoples fetish from the DRC, Congo, central Africa. Among the Teke, as with their neighbors, the Songye, figural sculptures, mankishi or nkishi are instruments used to bring good

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A Songye Nkisi Magic Idol Ex Sam Hilu CollectionA carved wooden shrine idol with classic facial features, central animal horn and adorned with glass beads and animal hide. Such idols are commissioned by the village shaman priest or the nganga, who

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A Lobi Bateba Protection from Magic Idol Ex Becker CollectionA wonderfully exaggerated old carved wooden Bateba Thil or spirit figure with encrusted surface suggesting ritual offerings, eroded and worn feet, possibly chewed away by rodents on the shrine, and ca

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Songye Nkisi Magic idol, African Tribal sculptureBold and powerful carved wooden "Nkisi" magic idol from the Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. Carved from a single piece of heavy dense wood, this older example features a wonderfully stylized face and f

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A Teke Magic fetish sculpture, African ArtA carved wooden male effigy with incised facial scars, ceremonial cap and accented with clay pigments. The sculpture measures 28 inches tall.

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A Male Songye Nkisi Power Figure Ex Dr Endicott collectionA highly embellished carved wooden magic idol with elaborate metal work, spikes, seeds, beads, snail shells, reptile skins, animal hide, and medicine horn intact. Traditionally the Village shaman prie

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Bobo Witch Hunter Magic FetishA uncommon and dramatic magic idol believed to be used in the hunting of witches and to ward off witchcraft. The figure is carved wood and embellished with silver foil and a textile wrap. Bobo peoples

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A Songye Magic Fetish Figure Ex Leonard Kahan GalleryA Finely carved wooden magic idol with a wonderfully stylized form and well handled surface patina. Basongye peoples, Congo/ DRC, central Africa. The figure measures 7 inches tall. Provenance: Ex. McC

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Rare Old Chokwe Divination Idol Field Collected 1940'sThis is a carved wooden magic idol or diviners figure with exaggerated form, pointed ears, goat like horns and raffia grass skirt. The wooden sculpture shows extensive wear and handling , some erosion

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A Hemba Kabeja Janus Idol Ex Banks CollectionA Finely carved old wooden magic Idol in Janus form known as Kabeja from the Hemba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Typically such an idol would be a prized possession of the chief and kept away f

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Rare Old Kusu Magic fetish Ex Scheinberg Collection, Ex Levitt CollectionA primitive and archaic carved wooden magic idol with a large open vessel on its head that at one time held a magic bundle, and with a heavily layered surface patina throughout suggesting ritual offer

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