African Hand-Carved Wooden Figurine Sculpture Statue Teke For Sale

People: Teke. Country: Democratic Republic of CongoStanding male figure, inventory no.266Standing on block shaped feet, (one lost), the angular legs flanking a prominent phallus. The rectangular torso with a deeply followed out cavity that once contained a magical charge. The thick, almost swollen, neck supporting an angular head with the ears set far back. Open eyes flanking a large nose with an open oval mouth below, a projecting rectangular beard at the chin. Vertical scarification marks covering all but the forehead and nose. Wearing a high rear projecting cap. Dry patina with areas of encrustation overall. Height: 31 cm. 12.5 inches.Provenance : Collected by John Sodergren or his son Sigfrid between 1913-1954. Acquired from Michael Griesser; Editor and Publisher of: "Sodergren Collection the Rediscovery of a Swedish Missionary Family's Collection. Innsbruck, Austria 2008. Ex: John Falcon, Fine Traditional Tribal Art of Sub-Suharan Africa, NYC. Fine, Old, 100% Authentic. Selling well below market as I am breaking up my collection. Sorry, but No Returns. Contact me if you have questions. Free Shipping & Insurance.