€ 99,00
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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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