Teke Mask Direct Light Handcrafted from solid copper

Handcrafted from solid copper

Watering:  Usually once a week

with the feathers protected by inverted fiber cap

Turned and shaped from a single piece of wood

Teke Mask Direct Light Handcrafted from solid copperThe 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