Authentic African statue of the Teke people, representing an ancestor of high rank.
  • Authentic African statue of the Teke people, representing an ancestor of high rank.

Teke ancestor figure

€200.00

African statues and fetishes among the Teke 

This uniquely styled and miniaturised African Teke statue is harmoniously carved in a beautiful balance. The expressive face is topped by a crest, which suggests that the ancestor represented must have been a chief or a person of high rank. The patina of the statue shows that it was activated by the addition of magical substances, a consecration for the Teke fetishes which, during a ritual ceremony and following a precise process, invited an ancestral spirit to come and inhabit the object in order to favour the well-being of its descendants. Given the size of this statue, we assume that it was intended to be carried on one's person, a portable fetish conferring great confidence and absolute security.

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Data sheet

Presumed dating
Circa 1920
Size
10 cm
Ethnic group
Teke / Bateke
Material(s)
Wood, sacrificial materials
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Origin
Tribal art collection Belgium
Stand
Included
Condition
Excellent

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