Old Songye divination board from DR Congo. It has a stylistic wooden ancestor figure in the middle of the plate.
It served to protect the family against diseases, accidents, bad spirits and bewitchment.
Good condition with a beautiful aged patina. The figure has a wonderful aged patina and the plate contains several magical horns.
Provenance: former private collection from the Netherlands.
Object: Divination Board
Ethnic group/ culture: Songye
Region/ country: DR Congo
Material: Wood, Horn
Period: Mid 20th century
Condition: Good
Sold with stand: No
Dimensions: 20×17×5 cm
Weight: 250 g