Sculpture Mirror Fetish AAA1081

A Bakongo fetish figure in wood and glass

The Mirror Fetish AAA1081 sculpture offered by Versmissen is a wood and glass figure from the Bakongo tribe in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Dating from the 20th century, it features an aged patina and a natural colour. Its dimensions of 7 × 7 × 19 cm make it a compact piece whose face incorporates a glass bilongo.

The glass bilongo was once used for the statue’s eyes. In the tradition described, Bakongo fetishes had a protective function: they were used to ward off malevolent spirits, cure illnesses and resolve conflicts. The combination of wood, glass and patina highlights the distinctive construction of this figure while recalling the spiritual role attributed to these objects within Bakongo culture.

Features of the Mirror Fetish AAA1081

• Bakongo fetish figure with an aged patina
• Crafted from wood and glass
• Glass bilongo once used for the eyes
• Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Dimensions: 7 × 7 × 19 cm