Songye - DR Congo
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Description from the seller
Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaïre)
Songyé
Wood
Height: 310mm
Width: 100mm
Depth: 100mm
Weight: 870g
The Songye statues are numerous. Usually male, they stand on a circular base, have an elongated torso, and hands resting on the abdomen. Their large heads feature a square or pointed chin, a slightly open mouth, and a triangular nose. Sometimes, these statues are hung inside houses for apotropaic purposes, using iron hooks passed under the arms. The large fetishes, intended to protect communities, were kept in small huts, while smaller fetishes were reserved for individual use and protected against illness and death. Handling of these fetishes often took place during the new moon phases.
Fast and secure shipping. Packages are sent with insurance and tracking number.
Delivery via Chronopost within 1 to 3 days in France, 2 to 5 days within the European Union. Delivery to the rest of Europe, worldwide, and islands with Colissimo International.
We speak English.
Seller's Story
Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
Translated by Google TranslateDemocratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaïre)
Songyé
Wood
Height: 310mm
Width: 100mm
Depth: 100mm
Weight: 870g
The Songye statues are numerous. Usually male, they stand on a circular base, have an elongated torso, and hands resting on the abdomen. Their large heads feature a square or pointed chin, a slightly open mouth, and a triangular nose. Sometimes, these statues are hung inside houses for apotropaic purposes, using iron hooks passed under the arms. The large fetishes, intended to protect communities, were kept in small huts, while smaller fetishes were reserved for individual use and protected against illness and death. Handling of these fetishes often took place during the new moon phases.
Fast and secure shipping. Packages are sent with insurance and tracking number.
Delivery via Chronopost within 1 to 3 days in France, 2 to 5 days within the European Union. Delivery to the rest of Europe, worldwide, and islands with Colissimo International.
We speak English.
Seller's Story
Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Ethnic group/ culture
Songye
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
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