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with an oversized belly and a magical dorsal charge. Wood with crusty patina, old wear marks Sukuma, Tanzania 24 x 7.5 cm

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VILI, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO Carved fetish of a figure standing on a circular pedestal, the belly and top of the head covered with its original magical charges. Wood, old brown patina, amalgam of materials with prophylactic virtues. H. 14 cm; L. 3 cm. Provenance: former David Lewin and Adam Prout collection, London.

Lot 158

Estim. 250 - 350 EUR

TEKE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO Fetish accompanied by its magical egg-shaped charge covering a large part of its body. Its face, with its protective expression, is surmounted by a sagittal crest in the shape of a bird's beak. Hardwood, fabric and various materials with prophylactic properties. Old brown patina and marks of use. H. 14.5 cm.

Lot 380

Estim. 600 - 800 EUR

SONGYE, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Hardwood, red patina, horn, beads, magic charge. Nkishi" magic statue of a standing male figure with antelope horn on the top of his head. Height: 43 cm. Traces of erosion.

Lot 427

Estim. 100 - 150 EUR

YAKA, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Wood, red cloth, cord, magic charge. Fetish depicting a standing figure, legs half-bent, face with characteristic nose topped by a crest-shaped headdress. The bust is encircled by a magic charge held in place by a knotted red cloth. Height: 32.5 cm. Small chips.

Figure de fécondité

with an oversized belly and a magical dorsal charge. Wood with crusty patina, old wear marks Sukuma, Tanzania 24 x 7.5 cm

Figure de fécondité

SONGYE, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Hardwood, red patina, horn, beads, magic charge. Nkishi" magic statue of a standing male figure with antelope horn on the top of his head. Height: 43 cm. Traces of erosion.

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