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.