Zemanek-Münster

Male power figure "tege"

D. R. Congo, Pool Malebo Area, Teke
sold EUR 1,400
Provenance
Sune Gustafsson (1928-2016), Stockholm, Sweden
Peter Willborg, Stockholm, Sweden
Size
H: 47,5 cm
H: 18.7 inch

Description

wood, mass remains, brass nails, insect caused damage/ missing parts, base

The magically charged figure is called “buti”, a figure without a charge is called “tege”.


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