Fetish statue, BACONGO, DR Congo, 2nd half of the 20th century

Beautiful statue! This decorative fetish statue of the Bacongo. Two beautifully carved figures sitting on a fantasy figure. There are feathers on the head. They sit back to back and can keep an eye on everything around. Below this, the statue flows into a part of the fabric-covered "neck" with the head of an animal with glass eyes underneath. If you shake the whole thing, seeds rattle inside. Beautiful deep medium brown patina. This special object is neatly placed on a custom-made stand. Good condition!

Height: statue approx. 32 cm, total 38.5 cm
Width: 10 cm
Depth: 7 cm
Weight: 612 grams
Origin: DR Congo
Date: 2nd half of the 20th century
Provenance: Obtained from a Flemish private collection