Songye figure - Songye - DR Congo

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Figura Songye, a wooden sculpture from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the late 20th century, 49 cm high, 9 cm wide, 7 cm deep, in good condition, sold without a stand.

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The Songye figures are African tribal sculptures from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, known as Nkisi or Mankishi, which function as protective fetishes and spiritual mediators.

The Songye figures are African tribal sculptures from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, known as Nkisi or Mankishi, which function as protective fetishes and spiritual mediators.

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Songye
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Songye figure
Height
49 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
7 cm
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