Fetish Figure
Item
Accession Number
2019.12
Title
Fetish Figure
Ethnic Group
Take
Subject
Figure|Ritual|Central Africa
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date
20th century
Medium
Wood|Clay|Dirt|Palm Oil
Format
H x W x D: 15.5 x 3.5 x 3.75 in. (39.37 x 8.89 x 9.525 cm)
Description
A standing fetish figure is known as "biteke." The figure has a large hat, a beard, and incised vertical facial scarification. There are no visible arms and the body is wrapped with a fetish bundle consisting of fetish or magical material. The body and hat are stained and patinated.
