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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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    Amazon Customer
    Phoenix, US
    ★★★★★ 5
    Super cute
    Color: Bunny (Mauve), Size: Small
    Super cute and fuzzy. Definitely perfect size for a puppy and not too loud. The fur is very soft and the nose is sown on not a hard piece that can be chewed on. Very good quality too.
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2026
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    Omaha, US
    ★★★★★ 4
    Normally amazing
    Color: Spiky Ball (Blue, Orange), Size: Medium
    We have purchased these slightly spiky dog balls several times for our very strong jaw heavy chewer dogs and they’ve been amazing. They don’t break down they don’t get torn apart the squeakers don’t even pop out of them. So we ordered another package because we’ve lost a few outside to the lawnmower… oops and the package that got delivered today had only one ball that squeaks and the other does not. THIS IS A PROBLEM ! Unfortunately my female dog got to the new squeaking ball first and my male got to the non-squeaking ball and he was NOT happy. Basically once they claim a ball it’s theirs and the other dogs don’t go near the ball they claimed. So he’s following my female around and every time she squeaks the ball and I’m just waiting for him to attempt to take it from her causing damage to her. Normally… These are amazingly fun, tough, durable but also squeaking balls (that’s rare in a tough ball) that my dogs absolutely love. This time just got a bad batch I guess. When they squeak the dogs LOVE them. After several months of play the squeaker might break inside of the ball but the ball never comes apart or gets damaged. And we as the owners love that they don’t break down are not able to be ripped or torn even by our very strong jawed and big jaw muscle dogs. They are also great for in the house play because they’re small enough that they fit completely inside our dog‘s mouth but obviously not small enough to get swallowed so when we throw them in the house for fetch the dogs can jump up and catch them fully in their mouth so they don’t cause any damage to the walls when they hit the walls. They’re not super heavy but they’re incredibly durable. Definitely worth the price especially if you have heavy chewers or big jaw muscle dogs.
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2026
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    MADDY
    Fort Morgan, US
    ★★★★★ 5
    Best fun indestructible toy
    Color: Crinkle Duck (Yellow), Size: Large
    Truly indestructible no matter how much our oittie tries. She has owned it for three months works at destroying every day with no success. She carries it everywhere. Best purchase for chewer, more fun than the popular rubber heavy duty toy. Do not hesitate your pup will thank you for this fun distraction.
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    peter contino
    Battle Creek, US
    ★★★★★ 5
    My dog loves this toy!
    Color: Bunny (Gray), Size: Large, Color: Bunny (Gray), Size: Large
    High quality, big toy, perfect for a medium to large size dog. After a few months of serious chewing I had to buy another one, but well worth the money! Rocky loves it.
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2026
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    Denise Boyd
    Carnegie, US
    ★★★★★ 4
    Great toy but if your dog is an aggressive chewer, please think twice.
    Color: Crinkle Chicken (Brown), Size: Large
    I received this on May 23rd and on June 8th, after playing with this thing every day, our recently acquired 36 lb dog finally ripped it open and got out all the plastic and the squeaky part. Lily Belle will miss you, chicken. Lily loooooved this toy! She'd toss it in the air, chew on it, pull it with her teeth etc. but as much as she loved it, we won't replace it. It's just not durable enough for her. If your dog is an aggressive chewer, you might want to try a different toy. I hate that this lasted just a smidge over two weeks because Lily seemed to truly enjoy this toy. RIP, squeaky chicken!
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2026

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