Songye
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€ 100
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Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
Estimate € 450 - € 500
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Description from the seller
Congo (formerly Zaïre)
Songyé
Wood, bells, beads, cord, horn, metal necklace
Height: 385mm + base 45mm
Width: 105mm
Depth: 105mm
Weight: 1570gr
Fissure on the left side, see photos.
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.
The objects are sent with a tracking number.
Delivery in France by Chronopost within 1 to 2 days. Delivery within the European Union by Chronopost International in 3 to 5 days. Delivery by Colissimo International for the rest of Europe and worldwide.
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 TranslateCongo (formerly Zaïre)
Songyé
Wood, bells, beads, cord, horn, metal necklace
Height: 385mm + base 45mm
Width: 105mm
Depth: 105mm
Weight: 1570gr
Fissure on the left side, see photos.
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.
The objects are sent with a tracking number.
Delivery in France by Chronopost within 1 to 2 days. Delivery within the European Union by Chronopost International in 3 to 5 days. Delivery by Colissimo International for the rest of Europe and worldwide.
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.
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Ethnic group/ culture
Songye
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
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