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an image of a statue of a man with a hat on his heada close up of a wooden sculpture of a person wearing a hatan image of a statue of a man standing on a wooden base
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78 - TEKE, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Estimate €250 - €350
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Description
TEKE, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Wood, patina from wear. ‘Butti’ magical statue depicting a standing male figure, armless and with a rectangular cavity intended to hold the magical charge. The head is in the classical style, with the face covered in characteristic vertical striations and a trapezoidal beard. First half of the 20th century. H. 29 cm. Abrasions.
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About the sale AFRICA PRESTIGE
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Auction time 09/21/2026 at 1:00 PM
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