Power half figure ·  D. R. Congo, Tetela · ID: 3034744

Description

wood, greyish brown patina, remains of black paint, plant fibre loincloth, small wooden plugs and tufts of animal hair attached to neck, shoulders and diadem-like coiffure, small flat deepenings in breast and head for insertion of magical substances, slightly dam., crack (breast), missing parts through insect caused damage (above all at the bottom of the cylindrical base);
the Tetela are a group of disparate peoples who had a common ancestor. Thus, it is not surprising that their sculpture reflects different sources of inspiration, borrowed from different neighbouring groups, and there is no single explicit style.