Bakongo Villi Fetish Miniature Wood African Art
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SKU
141771
$250.00
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| Brand | Unbranded |
|---|---|
| Type of Object | Figure, Statue, Sculpture |
| Country of Origin | Democractic Republic of Congo |
| People | Bakongo (Kongo) |
| Materials | Wood, pigment, glass |
| Approximate Age | 20th century |
| Height (in) | 5 |
| Width (in) | 2 |
| Depth (in) | 2 |
| Overall Condition | Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. |
| Damage/Repair | Crack through body, split through base |
Additional Information: Figures among the Kongo fall generally into a number of identifiable categories whose interpretation can vary and cross over as to function and meaning. Other Kongo figures serve to represent ancestors or will function as shrine objects where offerings and prayers are offered to the spirits.