Teke Vintage African Statue Tribal

Vintage African male statue representing the male ancestor of the Teke. This tribal wood carved statue is a very rare vintage. African sculpture that will enrich your African collections. No matter if you are an enthusiast collector or just a lover of African culture, this authentic statue is a tribal artwork that will bring so much power into your home. Take a small piece of the African culture and enjoy its beauty every day. Male ancestral figure - TEKE - Kongo 41 cm high 1030 g A powerful Teke figure with facial scarification, trapezoidal beard, slit eyes and cap-like hairstyle is on display. This magical fetish teke figure was used by ritual specialists for protection against witchcraft, disease and for successful hunting. With heavily encrusted sacrificial patina, partially broken off. Material: heavy hardwood Condition: In good condition considering its age with signs of wear and aging. It has a wonderful patina of age. I don't know the exact age. It was brought back from Kongo by the previous owner in the 1980s. Thank you so much for visiting AfricaArtSpirit, your mystery portal to the best kept treasures of Africa. Explore all our collections at: https://www.ballwool.com/shop/africaartspirit Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or wish to learn more about any of our pieces from our special art collection. Thank you so much!