Teke · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Teke Figure
Wood and cloth
Height: 8.25 inches
Description
Teke figure from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, standing on short legs, with fetish bundle surrounding entire body, the face with linear scarification markings, almond-shaped eyes, conical nose, small, open mouth, beard and backswept coiffure.
Provenance
Jan Baum Gallery, Los Angeles
Robert Fiedler, Santa Fe
Condition
Age crack on right side of head and forehead, other minor imperfections.
Price$1,250
Payment arranged directly with the gallery
Ten-day examination period