Teke Male Statue With Magical Charge Nkira Ntadi
This male Teke statue, of the nkira ntadi type, is armless, which emphasizes the cylindrical trunk, hollowed out to accommodate a magical charge (bilongo). The stylized face is adorned with regular vertical furrows, typical of the Teke aesthetic, and a small sculpted goatee, a mark of masculinity and wisdom. The figure, used in protective, judicial, or medicinal contexts, served as a spiritual support for diviners or chiefs. It embodies both the presence of ancestors and the invisible force necessary to maintain social order in the community.
800 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Solid wood
Length: 6
Width: 6
Height: 27
Reference (ID): 1601765
Availability: In stock
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