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Téké Buti Power Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo #34

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Téké Buti Power Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo #34Tk Buti Power Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo #34 Statue Biteke (sculpted figure) embodying an Ancestor of the Clan. His hollow bust must have housed the magical charge called "Bonga" or "Bilongo", which was generally fixed or concealed by a textile wrapped around the torso. This symbolism refers to the Tk belief that the "abdomen conceals wisdom". These Fetishes were placed on the Altars of the Chiefs. Established between the Democratic Republic

  • Téké Buti Power Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo #34
  • Statue Biteke (sculpted figure) embodying an Ancestor of the Clan. His hollow bust must have housed the magical charge called "Bonga" or "Bilongo", which was generally fixed or concealed by a textile wrapped around the torso. This symbolism refers to the Téké belief that the "abdomen conceals wisdom". These Fetishes were placed on the Altars of the Chiefs.
  • Established between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of the Congo and Gabon, the Téké were organized into Chiefdoms, the Chief of which was often chosen from among the Blacksmiths.
  • The Head of the Family, Mfumu, had the Right of Life or Death over his Family, the Importance of which determined his Prestige. The Chief of the Clan, Ngantsié , kept the Great Protective Fetish, Tar Mantsié, which supervised all the Ceremonies. It is the powerful Healer and Diviner who "loaded" with Magical Elements, against payment, the individual Statuettes. It was also according to his Directives that Worship was given to Ancestors.
  • The Statues without Magical Charge were called Nkiba, the Janiform Statues embodying Pwaw Chiefs. The Statuettes, named Mutinu Bmmba , Matomba or Butti, were endowed with an apotropaic function or ensured, depending on the case, the smooth running of the Childbirth.
  • Bilongo were sometimes taken from the Statues, leaving them bloodless, and incorporated into new sculptures to be sold to other families.
  • Their secret society, Kidumu, used circular flat masks adorned with polychrome geometric patterns. Ref. : "Congo River" F. Neyt; "The Tribal Art of Black Africa" ​​ed. Assouline
  • Measurements: 8.27 inches height
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    Mitch
    New York, US
    ★★★★★ 5
    Our German Sheppard loves these
    Size: Medium
    These cost a bit more than tennis balls, but they are so much nicer and longer lasting. For starters, they stay cleaner than tennis balls because they’re smooth rubber. Dirt won’t build up on them and if anything does stick, like grass or soil, it falls off once the dog slobber dries. They’re also thick, so they don’t fall apart or blow out like a normal tennis ball does in our dog’s jaws after 30 seconds. Our GS chomps on these like crazy and the only damage they’ve suffered is a crack that developed from the edge of the hole, but the crack is growing very slowly and none of these balls have totally failed yet. The balls do whistle when thrown ant high speed and that may help a dog track and locate it, but I’m not sure. Our neighbors hear the whistling too so it’s far from silent. Lastly the orange ball is easy to locate out in our yard, but the dark blue practically disappears.
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    Casey B
    Massapequa, US
    ★★★★★ 5
    Great for smaller dogs
    Size: Small
    These two balls are perfect for the smaller mouthed dog that loves to play fetch. These balls are not only super durable (lots of teeth biting), but float in the baby pool we use for our miniature dachshunds. The value here is much better than you’d find anywhere else. The noise, if bitten hard enough, was “low” at best. Easy to spot/find if overthrown. Will definitely buy again once these are in bad repair; so far, so good-love these for my fur babies!
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    E. Schall
    Natrona Heights, US
    ★★★★★ 5
    My dogs favorite balls
    Size: Medium
    These are great for my dog who always has to have a ball in her mouth. Not too hard so I don't have to worry about her teeth. They last for ever. They do lose their shape a little over time (like I said, she always has a ball in her mouth) they become a little oval in shape. They still bounce, she still chases it and she still chews on it so I don't think she notices or cares. I've gotten her a bag full of these over time and I have only seen one that she chewed a chunk out.
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    Bozeman, US
    ★★★★★ 5
    My Dachshunds Love These
    Size: Small
    These balls are durable, flexible material, highly chewable without being easily destroyed. I stuff them with Milkbone Maro Snacks, which are just the right size to twist into the holes in the ball. My dogs literally get an hour+ chewing and chasing entertainment from these. They chew them, they sometimes 'pop' out of their mouths, go rolling across the floor, dogs chasing them. This satisfies their urge to hunt prey. Dachshunds can easily tear this kind of stuff-it-toy apart. These have lasted for a long time without tearing or shredding. I would NOT recommend them for a dog much larger than a tweenie weenie. They're a bit on the small side and might be swallowed by a larger dog. It would be cool it they also came in a larger size (and probably ball wall thickness also) for the bigger dogs to enjoy. These stuff-it chew balls are better than the kong balls my dogs had before these. Highly recommend them.
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    LJ
    Belleville, US
    ★★★★★ 5
    My puppy’s favorite fetch toy!
    Size: Small
    Update Aug 27, 2024: After 10 months, these are still his favorite ball. He’s obsessed with fetching and plays with them all day. They do bounce really high. Unfortunately, the small size aren’t available for sale anywhere anymore. I tried the medium size, and he has a bit of trouble hanging on to them, but he manages. Weirdly, he prefers the orange one, but he also plays with the blue one. My 7 month old Shih Tzu puppy loves to fetch, and these are his new favorites. They’re small enough to fit in his mouth, and they are made of hard plastic, so he’s able to hold on to them. They have a lot of bounce, and this adds to the fun for him. I highly recommend them.
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