Teke Figure from Hurst Gallery


Item Number: 43

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $950

Online Close: Jun 6, 2007 5:00 PM EDT

Bid History: 0 bids - Item Sold!

Description

Teke sculpture from Democratic Republic of Congo depicts standing cylindrical figure with rectangular cavity in abdomen filled with unknown substance meant to have magical properties. Late 19C or early 20C. Dark wood mounted on black painted wood base. 10 x 3 x 3 inches.

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Special Instructions

This item sells off on June 6, 7-11 pm on WGBH 2.

Donated by

Hurst Gallery, Cambridge, MA