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Great wooden Songye power figure from DR Congo. Stylistic wooden ancestor figure the SONGYE tribe from D.R. Congo.
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: former private collection from Germany
| Object: | Power Figure |
| Ethnic group: | Songye |
| Country: | DR Congo |
| Material: | Wood |
| Period: | Mid 20th century |
| Sold with stand: | No |
| Dimensions: | 13x4x4 cm |
| Weight: | 100 gram |
| Condition: | Good condition, used with some signs of wear |
Harp - Wood, Copper - Mangebetu - DR Congo
