Exceptional Songye divination fetish. - DR Congo

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Exceptionnel divination fetish of the SONGYE, a wooden sculpture with shells, seeds, vegetal fibres, animal horns and thick leather from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the early 20th century, provenance: private collection, dimensions 330 × 170 × 180 mm, weight 874 g, in good condition.

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- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Name of the tribe: SONGYE
- Material: Wood - Shells - Seeds - Plant fibers - Animal horns - Thick leather -
- Dimensions (in mm) : 330x170x180
- Weight (in grams) : 874
- Shipping method: Chronopost + Insurance

Exceptional fetish that passed the divinatory stages positively for the village. The fetishes, like the dance masks, were thrown into the fire or abandoned in the forest when they no longer met the requirements of the diviner and the community. Thick crusts of dried blood covering its base. Patina of wear on the handle. Thick leather on its base, from which a few hairs remain.


- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Name of the tribe: SONGYE
- Material: Wood - Shells - Seeds - Plant fibers - Animal horns - Thick leather -
- Dimensions (in mm) : 330x170x180
- Weight (in grams) : 874
- Shipping method: Chronopost + Insurance

Exceptional fetish that passed the divinatory stages positively for the village. The fetishes, like the dance masks, were thrown into the fire or abandoned in the forest when they no longer met the requirements of the diviner and the community. Thick crusts of dried blood covering its base. Patina of wear on the handle. Thick leather on its base, from which a few hairs remain.

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No. of items
1
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood - Shells - Seeds - Plant fibers - Animal horns - Thick leather -
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Exceptional Songye divination fetish.
Height
33 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
17 cm
Weight
874 g
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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