Teke Mask 16.1 French Theme A hand-painted crash scene with

A hand-painted crash scene with police and drivers discussing an accident — a slice of real life that adds drama and narrative to a road scene in your terrarium

It represents a peaceful spirit encountered during the hunt

and small bronze objects

giving each pot its own character

Teke Mask 16.1 French Theme A hand-painted crash scene withThe Teke origin can be traced back to the 15th century. Teke are a widely scattered people. They are quite resourceful and employ a variety of means to make a living. They farm, hunt and fish, and actively seek to trade any surplus they might end up with. The artworks of the Teke consist mainly of small fetish statues for personal use, and larger fetish statues for use by the diviner or chief during important village ceremonies. The Teke or Kidumu