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"Bacongo Statue, Used as Fetish - Zaire, " Wood, Glass Feathers, & Cloth

circa 1900

About the Item

This wood statue, used as a fetish, was created by an unknown Bacongo artist in Zaire. The Kongo people (also Bakongo) are a Bantu ethnic group primarily defined as the speakers of Kikongo (Kongo languages). 24" x 7" x 10" The large Bakongo society features a diversity of occupations. Some are farmers who grow staples and cash crops. Among the staples are cassava, bananas, maize, taro and sweet potatoes. Other crops include peanuts (groundnuts) and beans. The cash crops were introduced by the colonial rulers, and these include coffee and cacao for the chocolate industry. Palm oil is another export commodity, while the traditional urena is a famine food. Some Kongo people fish and hunt, but most work in factories and trade in towns. The Kongo people have traditionally recognized their descent from their mother, and this lineage links them into kinship groups. They are culturally organized as ones who cherish their independence, so much so that neighboring Kongo people's villages avoid being dependent on each other.
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1900
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Milwaukee, WI
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2056d1stDibs: LU60532784281
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