Fetish Figurine

Item

Accession Number: 2019.11
Title: Fetish Figurine
Ethnic Group: Songye
Subject: Figure|Ritual|Central Africa
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date: 20th century
Medium: Wood|Beads|Raffia Rope
Format: H x W x D: 6 x 2 x 2.25 in. (15.24 x 5.08 x 5.715 cm)
Description: A small caryatid fetish figure holds an altar. The figure has a large head closed eyes figure-eight shaped mouth and a beard. The body shows small breasts, a distended abdomen, and short legs. The body is partially wrapped with a heavy cord as well as a string that holds two beads and shows areas of a tarlike resin.