Details
THREE CONGO MAGIC FIGURES
Two Teke figures with tall median crested coiffures and incised scarification to cheeks, each with fetish material on the abdomen, one retained with cloth; and a Yaka figure with ball of encrusted fetish material about the body
14.5cm. to 26cm. high (3)
Two Teke figures with tall median crested coiffures and incised scarification to cheeks, each with fetish material on the abdomen, one retained with cloth; and a Yaka figure with ball of encrusted fetish material about the body
14.5cm. to 26cm. high (3)
Literature
Fagg, W., Miniature Wood Carvings of Africa, Bath, 1970, p.63, fig.55 for the smaller Teke figure
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.