EditorialMale Figure, early 19th century. Central Republic of the Congo, Teke, 19th century. Wood; with base: 44 x 7 x 7 cm (17 5/16 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.).
Editorialscarab, Scarab with short cut back, legs not indicated but incised concentric groove aside. Abdominal side shows a incised representation: centrally a wedjat-eye, with above it a solar disk (?) And below it a transverse nefer-teke, scarab, soapstone, l...
EditorialHassan Demir Boba Peliwan-Teke, Demir-Baba-Teke in Bulgaria (Teeth of the Hasan Demir Baba Pehlivan), Signed: Krossung sc, HKaeseberg X.J., Fig. 118, p. 330, Krossung (sc.); K?seberg, Hugo (sc.), 1879, F. Kanitz: Donau-Bulgarien und der Balkan: histori...
EditorialTeke-sculpture from Mayama, north of Brazzaville, Congo. The statuettes, called " bitegue" were used for magic and sorcery by local seers. Wood, nails, mother of pearl, H: 38,4 cm Musee du quai de Branly, Inv.70.1998.7.1.
EditorialMale Figure, late 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Republic of the Congo (most likely) or Democratic Republic of the Congo, Teke people. Wood, resin, iron, copper, fiber, fabric, cowries, beads, coins, antelope horns; overall: 97.1 cm (38 1/4 in.); w...
EditorialMale Figure, early 19th century. Central Republic of the Congo, Teke, 19th century. Wood; with base: 44 x 7 x 7 cm (17 5/16 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.).
EditorialMale Figure, late 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Republic of the Congo or Democratic Republic of the Congo, Teke people. Wood, fabric, brass; overall: 23.5 x 7.5 x 8 cm (9 1/4 x 2 15/16 x 3 1/8 in.); without base: 23.3 cm (9 3/16 in.).
EditorialTeke-sculpture from Mayama, north of Brazzaville, Congo. The statuettes, called " bitegue" were used for magic and sorcery by local seers. Wood, nails, mother of pearl, H: 38,4 cm Musee du quai de Branly, Inv.70.1998.7.1.
EditorialTeke-sculpture from Mayama, north of Brazzaville, Congo. The statuettes, called " bitegue" were used for magic and sorcery by local seers. Wood, nails, mother of pearl, H: 38,4 cm Musee du quai de Branly, Inv.70.1998.7.1.