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€ 140,00
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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: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner from Ulm (Germany).
| Object: | Power Figure |
| Ethnic group: | Songye |
| Country: | DR Congo |
| Material: | Wood |
| Period: | Mid 20th century |
| Sold with stand: | No |
| Dimensions: | 34x9x7 cm |
| Weight: | 550 gram |
| Condition: | Good condition, used with some signs of wear |
Mask - Wood - Pende - DR Congo
