Buti fetish statue, Teke, Democratic Republic of the Congo - Lot 21

Buti fetish statue, Teke, Democratic Republic of the Congo Wood, smooth honey patina on raw face and body Height: 28.5 cm Provenance: Old handwritten label of Dr. Pierre Harter EPAO (25KM) Pierre Harter Collection French private collection --- Buti fetish statue, Teke, Democratic Republic of Congo Wood, smooth patina honey on face raw on body Height: 28.5 cm Provenance: Old handwritten label of the doctor Pierre Harter EPAO (25KM) Lot 195, Sale Pierre Harter Collection, François de Ricqles, June 21, 1995 French private collection In the "Butti" style and of fine workmanship, this statue represents a standing male figure, his legs shortened and slightly bent. The long torso includes a rectangular cavity for the insertion of the magical charge known as bilango, which gives him power. Powerful, angular face magnified by a rectangular beard at the top of the skull and a characteristic three-lobed hairstyle. Beautiful patina. For a similar work belonging to Alain Lecomte --- In "Butti" style and beautifully crafted this statue representing a male figure standing, legs shortened and slightly bent. The long torso including a rectangular cavity dug for the insertion of the magic charge called bilango, gives it power. Powerful angular face magnified by a rectangular beard at the top of the skull a characteristic trilobed hairstyle. Beautiful patina. For a comparable work belonging to Alain Lecomte Thick, crusty sacrificial residual patina on the neck, inside the abdomen. Smooth, shiny patina on the headpiece. Large, deep fissure from headpiece to hip on left side. Crack between thighs. Wear from use and age. -- Thick, crusty sacrificial patina on the neck, inside the abdomen. Smooth and shiny patina on the headdress. Large and deep crack from the headdress to the hip at the left side. Crack between thighs. Wear and tear.