Mask - Congo (No reserve price)

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African wooden statue from Congo, attributed to the Songye people, in good condition with age-related wear; height 471 cm, width 13 cm.

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African statues such as this one are carved works by the Songye or Basongye, who live in the southeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
African Songye art statues are often representative of objects of power and are used in religious and ritual practices of divination and healing.

They are considered objects of power that can protect their owner against evil forces and bad spirits. These figures are also used to communicate with ancestors and spirits of nature.

African statues such as this one are carved works by the Songye or Basongye, who live in the southeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
African Songye art statues are often representative of objects of power and are used in religious and ritual practices of divination and healing.

They are considered objects of power that can protect their owner against evil forces and bad spirits. These figures are also used to communicate with ancestors and spirits of nature.

Details

Era
After 2000
No. of items
1
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
471 cm
Width
13 cm
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Objects sold
93.44%
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