Lot Essay
The right hand originally held a spear to emphasize the aggressive nature of this protecting image. The use of red and white coloring to bisect the upper torso of the figure is unusual.
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A FINE KONGO FETISH FIGURE
Standing on a round base with slightly flexed legs joined by loop below knees, projecting panel of fetish material with oval mirror inset, right arm raised, left held to abdomen, well carved head with open mouth, inset glass eyes, fetish material with feathers protruding attached to top of head, right side of body painted white, the left side painted red, glossy patina on face.
14in. high (3.51cm.)
Standing on a round base with slightly flexed legs joined by loop below knees, projecting panel of fetish material with oval mirror inset, right arm raised, left held to abdomen, well carved head with open mouth, inset glass eyes, fetish material with feathers protruding attached to top of head, right side of body painted white, the left side painted red, glossy patina on face.
14in. high (3.51cm.)