Fetish
Kongo · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: FET-54
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- Height
- 10 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments.
These small figures are sometimes subjected in the large kissi as amulets and are also used separately in divinatory practices. Typical posture of the African statuery…
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Full original description
These small figures are sometimes subjected in the large kissi as amulets and are also used separately in divinatory practices. Typical posture of the African statuery with hands in the belly in sign of peace and welcome. Black patina.
Further technical information
- Width
- 3 cm
- Attributed period
- Years 60
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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