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Teke Janus Head Tege Figure, Congo, Gabon - African Tribal Arts, African Figures

Teke Janus Head Tege Figure,  Congo,  Gabon - African Tribal Arts,  African Figures African photo   Category : Ethnographic > African
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Uploaded by omiana on Sep 29, 2015
        
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Category : Ethnographic > AfricanItem Id: 139020
Originating Region: Democratic Republic of CongoTribe: Teke
Product Type: African SculptureObject: African Tribal Art
Material: Carved Timber
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Specifications60.5 x 13 x 18.5 cm
OriginCongo and Gabon
During the 15th century they were integrated into the Tio kingdom, but attained independence in the 17th century
The bonga is composed of various materials, but one of the main ingredients is whitish clay or chalk, which, for the Teke, represents the bones of their ancestor, thus conveying protective power
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