Songye - DR Congo
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Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
Estimate € 500 - € 550
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Description from the seller
Congo (formerly Zaire)
Songyé
Wood
Height: 310 mm + base 28 mm
Width: 100 mm
Depth: 95 mm
Weight: 895 g
Former collector's number: 2501
Private collection
The Songye statues are numerous. Generally male in gender, they stand on a circular base, have an elongated torso and hands resting on the abdomen. Their large head has a square or pointed chin, a slightly open mouth and a triangular nose. Sometimes these statues are suspended for apotropaic purposes inside houses, thanks to iron hooks passed under the arms. The large fetishes, meant to protect communities, were kept in small huts, while the smaller fetishes were reserved for individual use and protected against illness and death. The handling of these fetishes often took place during the new moon phases.
The items are sent with tracking number.
Delivery in France by Chronopost in 1 to 2 days. Delivery to the European Union by Chronopost International in 3 to 5 days. Delivery by Colissimo International for the rest of Europe and for the whole world.
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 Zaire)
Songyé
Wood
Height: 310 mm + base 28 mm
Width: 100 mm
Depth: 95 mm
Weight: 895 g
Former collector's number: 2501
Private collection
The Songye statues are numerous. Generally male in gender, they stand on a circular base, have an elongated torso and hands resting on the abdomen. Their large head has a square or pointed chin, a slightly open mouth and a triangular nose. Sometimes these statues are suspended for apotropaic purposes inside houses, thanks to iron hooks passed under the arms. The large fetishes, meant to protect communities, were kept in small huts, while the smaller fetishes were reserved for individual use and protected against illness and death. The handling of these fetishes often took place during the new moon phases.
The items are sent with tracking number.
Delivery in France by Chronopost in 1 to 2 days. Delivery to the European Union by Chronopost International in 3 to 5 days. Delivery by Colissimo International for the rest of Europe and for the whole world.
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
Yes
Condition
Good condition
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