"Fetish Bas Congo, Republic Of Congo. Presumed Period: First Half Of The 20th Century."
Sculpted fetish of a three-legged monkey in a beautiful proud and vigilant posture. It rests on a rectangular pedestal. The handle of this mysterious cult object is topped with an ovoid magical charge. Bovine horn, plant fibers, wood and various materials with prophylactic properties, old honey patina and marks of use. (small time crack on one side) all in good general condition, see photos. Bas Congo, Republic of Congo. Presumed period: first half of the 20th century. Dimensions: 26 x 5 x 7.2 cm Sold with base and certificate of authenticity from expert Serge Reynes. Guaranteed original and period. *Shipping costs on quote