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Power Figure – Wood, Beads – Songye – Congo

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Description

Great Songye power figure from DR Congo. Stylistic wooden ancestor figure of the SONGYE tribe from D.R. Congo. Great eye for detail with a detailed face.
It served to protect the family against diseases, accidents, bad spirits and bewitchment. Large pieces  where even used to protect whole villages.
Good condition with a beautiful aged patina.

Provenance: Manferd Schäfer, former gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.

Object: Power Figure
Ethnic group: Songye
Country: DR Congo
Material: Wood, Metal
Period: Mid 20th century
Sold with stand: No
Dimensions: 22x6x6 cm
Weight: 280 gram
Condition: Good condition, used with some signs of wear
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