Teke fetish

A carved wooden male fetish idol with heavily weathered and worn surface, wrapped in dry fragile textile and with old collection numbers painted on the back of one leg. Teke peoples, Congo, Africa. Ex

Ancient honey patina. Teke, Democratic republic of Congo. 37cm

A 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

African Status Teke Fetish, Congo. Carved wood, pigment. Size: 14'' x 3'' x 3.5'' (36 x 8 x 9 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences

A carved wooden effigy with classic treatment to the face and coiffure, well handled wood and worn surface patina. Teke peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 13.5 inches tall ( 15.75 inc

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, AFRICAN WOOD AND CLOTH TEKE FETISH FIGURE WITH BONGA 20TH C. H 19" W 7.25" Torso wrapped in cloth with a small two-sided head appearing on each shoulder, figure is pa

A 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

* Two Teke Wood Fetish Figures 19th/20th century each having hallowed abdomens. Height of tallest 14 3/4 inches. Estimate $ 100-200 The Property of the Detroit Institute of Arts, Sold to Benefit the A

Teke people fetish figure, D.R. Republic Congo, early 20th Century, 9.5"h Provenance: Richard I.M. Kelton Collection, Marina del Rey, California

A 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

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Teke / Yaka, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A carved wooden figure surrounded by fetish materials encased in painted cloth with a serene visage comprised o

Wood, ancient patina. Teke, D.R. of Congo. 10,5x3,5cm. Proveance : Private collection, Paris; ex collection Tom Peter, Amsterdam.

A 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

Antique African DRC Carved Wood Fetish Teke Figure. Early 20th C Wood and Bronze Fetish Figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo. From a Montreal private collection inherited by familial descent t

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

This 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

Wood, natural fibers, and textile. 12 1/2" x 4" x 4".Provenance: Sitta Keita, 1993.

A SMALL TEKE FIGURE FETISH CONGO CENTRAL AFRICA

* A Group of Wood Figural Articles 19th/20th century comprising a Teke wood fetish figure, a Dogon wood torso, a Bijogo wood torso, a Bijogo wood spirit figure and a Yaka wood fetish figure, together

This 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

A 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

A 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

Teke, Democratic Republic of Congo Sculpture-Fetish Biteki in anthropomorphic form.Light patina hardwood, magical substances, fabric, earthy material and resins. . . Cm 10,00 x 27,00. Conspicuous accu

African Teke Bundle Figure, DRC. Carved wood and fetish bundle. On stand. Provenance: ex Sam Hilu Collection of Dr. Calvin Holder, NYC. Size: 20.5'' x 6'' x 4'' (52 x 15 x 10 cm). Height on Stand: 22"